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Saudi authorities arrest Yemeni national in Jeddah for trafficking over 15,000 amphetamine pills

Saudi drug control officers in Jeddah arrested a Yemeni border violator for distributing amphetamine pills. The suspect was referred to prosecutors.

Ajel News45 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi anti-drug officers arrest suspect in Jeddah

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control in Jeddah has arrested a Yemeni national for violating border security regulations and distributing amphetamine pills.

The report cited two different figures for the number of seized pills: 15,292 and 115,292.

The suspect has been detained, with legal procedures initiated and the case referred to the Public Prosecution.

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

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