Saudi authorities arrest man for trafficking hashish and prescription drugs in Eastern Province
Saudi drug control officers have arrested a man in the Eastern Province for distributing hashish and 1,256 prescription-only pills.
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AIThe General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested a Saudi national in the Eastern Province for distributing hashish and 1,256 pills subject to medical regulation.
In a statement on its X account, the directorate said the suspect has been detained, legal measures have been taken, and he has been referred to the Public Prosecution.
Authorities urged citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, 999 or 994 in other regions, the directorate’s hotline at 995, or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.