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Three Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 60 kg of khat

Border Guard patrols in Asir detained three Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat, handing them and the drugs to authorities.

Ajel News1 day ago · 1 min read
Border Guard patrol vehicle in Asir region

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Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested three Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by smuggling 60 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

Initial legal procedures were completed, and the suspects, along with the seized drugs, were handed over to the relevant 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 the Eastern Province, 999 or 994 in other regions, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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