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Border guards arrest two Ethiopians for khat smuggling in Asir

Saudi border patrols in Raboua, Asir, arrested two Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 200 kg of khat, handing them and the drugs to authorities.

Ajel News51 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi border guards arrest khat smugglers in Asir

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Land patrols of the Border Guard in the Raboua sector, Asir region, have arrested two Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 200 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

According to a statement on the Border Guard's official X account, initial legal procedures were completed for the suspects, and both they and the seized contraband were handed over to the competent authorities.

Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking activities 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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