Drug traffickers arrested in Eastern Province and Al-Baha, referred to prosecution
Saudi anti-narcotics authorities arrested two suspects for trafficking amphetamines and hashish in Eastern Province and Al-Baha, referring both to prosecutors.
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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has announced the arrest of a Saudi national in the Eastern Province for trafficking 1,280 amphetamine tablets. In a separate incident, authorities also detained an Ethiopian national in Al-Makhwah, Al-Baha region, for distributing both hashish and amphetamines in violation of border security regulations.
The directorate stated that the Saudi suspect has been detained, with legal measures taken against him, and referred to the Public Prosecution following his arrest for trafficking 1,280 amphetamine tablets.
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In a separate statement, the directorate reported the arrest of an Ethiopian national in Al-Makhwah, Al-Baha, for distributing hashish and amphetamines. The suspect was detained, legal procedures were initiated, and he was referred to the Public Prosecution.
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Authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 994 in other regions, or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or by emailing [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.