Eight Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for smuggling 180 kg of khat

Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Dayer sector of Jazan region have arrested eight Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 180 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

The Border Guard announced on its X (formerly Twitter) account that initial legal procedures have been completed, and the suspects and seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities.

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Security authorities urged all 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, 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]. Authorities stressed that all reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.