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Three Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling hashish

Border Guard patrols in Asir detained three Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 45 kg of hashish across the border.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrol vehicle in Asir region

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Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested three Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations and attempting to smuggle 45 kilograms of hashish.

According to a statement posted on the Border Guard's official X account, initial legal procedures have been completed against the suspects, and both they and the seized drugs have been handed over to the relevant authorities.

Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province, or 999 and 994 in other regions. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995, or by email at (Email:[email protected]). All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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