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Eritrean and 10 Ethiopians arrested in Jeddah for trafficking 26kg of hashish

Saudi authorities have arrested an Eritrean resident and 10 Ethiopians in Jeddah for distributing 26 kilograms of hashish, referring them to prosecutors.

Ajel News43 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi anti-narcotics officers arrest suspects in Jeddah

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested an Eritrean resident, along with six other residents and four border security violators of Ethiopian nationality, in Jeddah for distributing 26 kilograms of hashish.

They have been detained, legal measures have been taken against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

Authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, 999 or 994 in other regions, or 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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