Border Guard thwarts hashish smuggling attempt, seizes 120 kg of qat
Saudi Border Guard patrols in Asir and Jazan have foiled attempts to smuggle 88 kg of hashish and 120 kg of qat, arresting six suspects.
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AIBorder Guard ground patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have foiled an attempt to smuggle 88 kilograms of hashish, as part of ongoing security measures to combat drug trafficking and distribution.
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In a separate incident, Border Guard ground patrols in the Dayer sector of Jazan region arrested six Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations after they were found attempting to smuggle 120 kilograms of qat.
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Relevant authorities have initiated preliminary legal procedures in both cases. The seized drugs from the Asir incident were handed over to the competent authority, while the suspects and confiscated items from the Jazan case were also referred to the appropriate agency.
Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or distribution activities by calling (911) in the regions of 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.