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Two Yemenis arrested in Asir for smuggling 40 kg of khat

Border Guard patrols in Asir detained two Yemeni nationals for attempting to smuggle 40 kilograms of khat into Saudi Arabia.

Ajel News33 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrol vehicle in Asir region

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Border Guard ground patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested two Yemeni nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 40 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

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

Security authorities urge all citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking activities by calling (911) in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province, (999) in other regions of the Kingdom, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline (995), or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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