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Arab News
5 days ago
- Arab News
10 arrested by Border Guard in Jazan for smuggling qat
JAZAN: Land patrols of the Saudi Border Guard in the Al-Dayer area of Jazan Province have arrested 10 Ethiopian violators of the law for smuggling 200 kg of the narcotic plant qat. Initial legal procedures have been completed against the offenders. Authorities also foiled the smuggling of 11 kg of hashish in Al-Aridhah Governorate in Jazan. The confiscated items were handed over to the competent authority. Elsewhere, authorities in Eastern Province arrested a resident of Egyptian nationality for promoting hashish. He was detained, legal procedures taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority. Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking activities by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom's regions, or by contacting the General Directorate of Narcotics Control on 995, or via email.


Arab News
04-04-2025
- Arab News
Attempt to smuggle qat foiled in Saudi Arabia's Jazan
JAZAN: Saudi Border Guard land patrols in Farasan, Jazan, arrested three Yemenis for violating border security system regulations and attempting to smuggle 171 kg of qat. Meanwhile, Border Guard land patrols in Al-Daer, Jazan, foiled an attempt to smuggle 45 kg of hashish. Preliminary procedures have been completed, and the seized narcotics were handed to the competent authority.


Arab News
14-02-2025
- Arab News
Attempt to smuggle unlicensed medical pills thwarted in Asir
ABHA: Saudi Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Rabou'a sector of the Asir region have arrested an Ethiopian national for violating border security regulations by smuggling 49,350 unlicensed medical pills. Legal procedures have been initiated, and both the suspect and the seized contraband handed over to the relevant authorities. Meanwhile, authorities in Jeddah have arrested a citizen for trafficking hashish and unlicensed medical pills. Legal procedures were again initiated, and the suspect referred to the competent authorities. Security agencies have called on the public to report any information concerning drug smuggling or promotion by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom's regions. Members of the public can also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control on 995 or by emailing 995@