Five Yemenis arrested in Jazan for smuggling khat

Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Harth sector of Jazan region have arrested five Yemeni nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 75 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

According to a statement on the Border Guard’s official X account, initial legal procedures have been completed against the suspects, and both the detainees and the seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities.

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Security authorities 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, or 999 and 994 in other regions of the Kingdom. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.