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Yemeni nationals arrested for smuggling 247kg of hashish in Jazan

Border Guard patrols in Jazan's Baish sector detained two Yemenis for attempting to smuggle 247 kilograms of hashish into Saudi Arabia.

Ajel News47 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrol boat in Jazan waters

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Border Guard maritime patrols in the Baish sector of Jazan region have arrested two Yemeni nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 247 kilograms of hashish.

According to the Border Guard on its official X account, initial legal procedures have been completed against the suspects, who, along with the seized drugs, 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, 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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