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Two Saudis arrested for drug and controlled pill trafficking in Jouf, Najran

Saudi drug control authorities have arrested two citizens in Jouf and Najran for trafficking narcotics and prescription-only pills, referring them to prosecutors.

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Saudi anti-drug police arrest suspects in Jouf and Najran

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has announced the arrest of two Saudi citizens in the regions of Jouf and Najran on charges of trafficking narcotic substances and prescription-only pills. Legal procedures have been taken against them and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

In Jouf, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control apprehended a citizen for distributing hashish and amphetamines, as well as prescription-only pills.

The directorate stated that the suspect in Jouf has been detained, with all legal measures completed prior to his referral to the Public Prosecution.

In Najran, another citizen was arrested for trafficking prescription-only pills. He was detained, legal procedures were taken, and he was referred to the Public Prosecution.

Authorities have renewed their call for citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking activities, assuring that all reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Reports can be made 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].


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