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Ethiopian national arrested in Jazan for smuggling 100 kg of khat

Border Guard patrols in Jazan’s Al-Dayer sector arrested an Ethiopian national for attempting to smuggle 100 kg of the narcotic plant khat.

Ajel News53 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrol vehicle in Jazan region

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Border Guard ground patrols in the Al-Dayer sector of Jazan region have arrested an Ethiopian national for violating border security regulations by smuggling 100 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

According to a statement on the Border Guard's official X account, initial legal procedures have been completed, and the suspect and the seized items 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 treated with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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