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Three Kenyan nationals arrested in Riyadh for hashish trafficking

Saudi drug control authorities have arrested three Kenyan residents in Riyadh for distributing 17 kilograms of hashish, referring them to prosecutors.

Ajel News47 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi police arrest suspects for drug trafficking in Riyadh

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested three Kenyan nationals residing in Riyadh for distributing 17 kilograms of hashish.

The authority announced on its X account that the suspects have been detained, legal procedures have been initiated, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in the regions of 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 via email at ([email protected]). Authorities stressed that all reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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