Skip to content
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · Riyadh
العربيةNewsletterContact
Saudi Arabia

Four Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 80 kg of khat

Border Guard patrols in Asir detained four Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 80 kilograms of khat, with legal action taken and contraband seized.

Ajel News31 min ago · 1 min read
Border Guard patrol in Asir region during anti-smuggling operation

Key Takeaways

AI

Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested four Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 80 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

According to a statement on the Border Guard's official X account, initial legal procedures have been completed against the suspects, and both the detainees and the seized contraband have been handed over to the relevant authorities.

Security authorities urge all citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking activities by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, and Riyadh and Eastern Province, 999 or 994 in other regions, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

Comments (0)