Drug trafficking suspects arrested in Al-Jouf, Jazan and Jeddah
Saudi drug control authorities have arrested several suspects in Al-Jouf, Jazan and Jeddah for trafficking narcotics and referred them to prosecutors.
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AIThe General Directorate of Narcotics Control has announced the arrest of several suspects involved in trafficking narcotics and psychoactive substances across various regions, including Al-Jouf, Jazan and Jeddah. Legal procedures have been taken against the suspects and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.
In Al-Jouf, the directorate apprehended two Saudi nationals for possessing medicines subject to medical circulation regulations. Both individuals were detained, legal measures were taken, and they were referred to the Public Prosecution.
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In Jazan, authorities arrested an Ethiopian national in violation of border security regulations, accused of trafficking hashish. He was detained, legal procedures were completed, and he was referred to the Public Prosecution.
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The directorate also arrested three Saudi nationals in Jeddah for trafficking methamphetamine (shabu) and 28,500 amphetamine tablets. The suspects were detained, legal action was taken, and they were referred to the Public Prosecution.
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Authorities urged citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, 999 in other regions, or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or via email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality, officials said.