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Border Guard in Asir arrests two Ethiopians for smuggling 40 kg of khat

Saudi Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, detained two Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 40 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard vehicle in Asir region

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Saudi Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested two Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 40 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

Initial legal procedures were completed against the suspects, and both they and the seized contraband were handed over to the competent authorities.

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

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