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Two Pakistani residents arrested in Riyadh for methamphetamine trafficking

Saudi drug control authorities arrested two Pakistani residents in Riyadh for distributing 1.5 kg of methamphetamine, known locally as shabu.

Ajel News44 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi drug officers arrest suspects in Riyadh meth case

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested two Pakistani residents in the Riyadh region for distributing 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, known locally as shabu.

According to a statement on the authority's X (formerly Twitter) account, the suspects have been detained, legal procedures have been initiated against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and 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 via email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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