Saudi authorities arrest citizen, residents for drug trafficking in Jazan and Tabuk
A citizen and a Bangladeshi resident were arrested in Tabuk for trafficking hashish, amphetamines, and prescription-only medication; a border violator and Ethiopian resident held in Jazan.
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AIThe General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested a Saudi citizen and a Bangladeshi resident in Tabuk for trafficking hashish, amphetamines, and prescription-only medication. The suspects have been detained, legal procedures initiated, and their case referred to the Public Prosecution.
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Narcotics officers also arrested a border security violator and an Ethiopian resident in Jazan for trafficking 49 kilograms of hashish. Both suspects were detained, legal measures taken, and their case 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 of the Kingdom. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.
