Saudi highway patrol in Makkah arrests citizen for drug trafficking
A Saudi national was arrested by the Makkah highway patrol after drugs and regulated pills were found hidden in his vehicle.
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AIThe Special Forces for Road Security in the Makkah region have arrested a Saudi citizen on suspicion of drug trafficking, after discovering quantities of narcotics and prescription-only pills inside his vehicle.
Authorities reported that the seized items included 3 kilograms of hashish and 2,380 pills, which were concealed in the car.
The suspect was detained and legal procedures were initiated before he was referred to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
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Security officials urged citizens and residents to report drug smugglers and dealers by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 995 for the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. For other regions, the number 999 is designated for such reports.
Reports can also be submitted via email at [email protected]. Authorities stressed that all reports are handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.