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Ethiopian nationals arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish, amphetamines

Border Guard patrols in Jazan's Al-Daer sector arrested two Ethiopians for smuggling 32 kg of hashish and 8,700 amphetamine pills.

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

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Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer sector of Jazan region have arrested two Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by smuggling 32 kilograms of hashish and 8,700 amphetamine tablets.

According to a statement on the Border Guard's official X account, initial legal procedures were completed against the suspects, who, along with the seized drugs, were handed over to the relevant authorities.

Security 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 via email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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