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Saudi and Yemeni nationals arrested in Asir for drug trafficking

Saudi authorities have arrested a citizen and a Yemeni national in Asir for trafficking hashish, methamphetamine, and regulated prescription pills.

Ajel News22 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi anti-drug police arresting suspects in Asir

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested a Yemeni national in violation of border security regulations and a Saudi citizen in the Asir region for trafficking hashish, methamphetamine (shabu), and prescription pills subject to medical regulation.

Both suspects have been detained, legal procedures have been initiated 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 the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, 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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