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Two arrested in Riyadh for trafficking hashish, cocaine and regulated pills

Saudi authorities detained two citizens in Riyadh for distributing 10 kg of hashish, cocaine, and over 2,100 prescription-only pills.

Ajel News14 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi narcotics officers arrest suspects in Riyadh

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested two citizens in the Riyadh region for trafficking 10 kilograms of hashish, cocaine, and 2,170 pills subject to medical prescription regulations.

The suspects have been detained, legal measures taken against them, and their case 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, or by contacting the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or by email ([email protected]). All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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