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Ethiopian nationals arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish and pills

Border Guard patrols in Jazan's Al-Daer sector arrested two Ethiopians for smuggling 24 kg of hashish and over 19,000 regulated pills.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrol vehicle in Jazan region

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Border Guard ground patrols in the Al-Daer sector of Jazan region have arrested two Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by smuggling 24 kilograms of hashish and 19,120 pills subject to medical regulation.

According to a statement on the Border Guard's official X account, initial legal procedures have been completed against the suspects, and both they and the seized items have been 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, Riyadh, and Eastern Province, 999 in other regions of the Kingdom, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.

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