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Three Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 616 kg of khat

Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, arrested three Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 616 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

Ajel News57 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrol vehicle in Asir region

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Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested three Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 616 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

Initial legal procedures have been completed, and both the suspects and the seized materials have been 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 the regions of 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 by email at [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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