Drug traffickers arrested in Eastern Province and Al-Baha, referred to prosecution
Saudi drug control authorities have arrested two suspects for trafficking amphetamines and hashish in the Eastern Province and Al-Baha.
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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, an Ethiopian national in violation of border security regulations was arrested in Al-Makhwah, Al-Baha region, for distributing hashish and amphetamines.
The directorate stated that the Saudi citizen was detained, legal procedures were taken against him, and he was referred to the Public Prosecution after being found in possession of 1,280 amphetamine tablets for distribution.
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In a separate statement, the directorate reported the arrest of an Ethiopian national violating border security regulations in Al-Makhwah, Al-Baha, for distributing hashish and amphetamines. He was also detained, with legal measures taken and 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; 999 or 994 in other regions; or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or by emailing [email protected]. All reports will be handled confidentially and without liability for the informant.