Three arrested for smuggling khat in Asir
Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, arrested three violators of border security regulations from Ethiopia and Yemen for smuggling 60 kg of khat.
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AIBorder Guard land patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested three individuals—two Ethiopians and one Yemeni—for violating border security regulations and attempting to smuggle 60 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.
According to a statement from the Border Guard on its X platform account, initial legal procedures have been completed against the suspects, and both the detainees and the seized materials 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 by calling (911) in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province, or (999) and (994) in other regions. 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.