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Eight Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling hashish and qat

Border Guard patrols in Asir’s Raboua sector arrested eight Ethiopian nationals for smuggling 66 kg of hashish and 80 kg of qat.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrols and seized drugs in Asir

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Border Guard ground patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested four Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations and smuggling 66 kilograms of hashish. Initial legal procedures were completed, and the suspects and seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities.

Border Guard forces in the Raboua sector also apprehended another four Ethiopian nationals for smuggling 80 kilograms of qat. Initial legal measures were taken, and the suspects and confiscated substances were referred to the competent authorities.

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. 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.

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