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Saudi authorities arrest citizen and two Pakistanis for drug trafficking in Eastern Province and Asir

Saudi anti-narcotics officers detained two Pakistani residents in the Eastern Province for methamphetamine trafficking and a Saudi citizen in Asir for selling hashish.

Ajel News49 min ago · 1 min read
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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested two Pakistani residents in the Eastern Province for trafficking the illegal drug methamphetamine (shabu). The suspects have been detained, legal measures have been taken against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

The Narcotics Control authority also arrested a Saudi citizen in Asir Province for trafficking 1.2 kilograms of hashish. The individual has been detained, legal procedures have been initiated, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution.

Authorities urge all citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province, 999 in other regions of Saudi Arabia, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.

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