Border Guard in Asir arrests three Ethiopians for smuggling 63 kg of khat

Land patrols of the Border Guard in the Raboua sector of Asir region have foiled an attempt to smuggle 63 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat, arresting three Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations.

Authorities stated that initial legal procedures were completed for the detainees, who, along with the seized contraband, were handed over to the competent authorities for further action.

Security agencies 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) and (994) in other regions, or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at (995), as well as via email at (Email:[email protected]). All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.