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Ethiopian nationals arrested in Jazan for smuggling 20,800 regulated pills

Border Guard patrols in Jazan detained two Ethiopian nationals for attempting to smuggle 20,800 medically regulated pills across the border.

Ajel News55 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrol vehicle in Jazan region

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Border Guard land patrols in Al-Daer sector, Jazan region, have arrested two Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations and attempting to smuggle 20,800 pills subject to medical regulation.

The General Directorate of Border Guard stated that initial legal procedures have been completed, and both suspects, along with the seized pills, have been handed over to the relevant authorities.

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, 999 or 994 in other regions, or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995. Reports can also be sent via email to [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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