Saudi man arrested in Makkah with 4kg of hashish, 2,089 pills
Security forces in Makkah have arrested a Saudi national caught with hashish and thousands of regulated pills hidden in his vehicle.
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AISecurity authorities in the Makkah region have announced the arrest of a Saudi citizen who was caught in the act of distributing quantities of narcotics and medically regulated pills, which were concealed inside his vehicle.
Public Security stated that the Special Road Security Force in Makkah found the suspect in possession of 4 kilograms of hashish and 2,089 pills subject to medical regulation, noting that the substances were hidden inside the car.
Public Security added that the suspect was detained and legal procedures were completed before referring him to the relevant authorities for further action.
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Authorities urged citizens and residents to cooperate and report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.
The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has also allocated the number 995 for receiving reports, stressing that all information is handled with strict confidentiality.