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Egyptian resident arrested in Najran for hashish trafficking

Saudi drug control authorities have arrested an Egyptian resident in Najran for promoting hashish, referring him to the Public Prosecution.

Ajel News46 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi drug control arrests Egyptian for hashish in Najran

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested an Egyptian resident in Najran for promoting the drug hashish.

According to a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) account, the directorate said the suspect has been detained, legal measures have been taken against him, and he has 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, or 999 and 994 in other regions. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995, or via email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled confidentially, and informants will not be held liable.

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