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Yemeni and Palestinian residents arrested for drug trafficking in Najran and Eastern Province

Saudi authorities arrested Yemeni and Palestinian residents for trafficking hashish and cocaine in Najran and the Eastern Province. Legal action is underway.

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested two Yemeni residents in Najran for trafficking 18 kilograms of hashish. The suspects have been detained, legal procedures have been initiated against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

The directorate also arrested a Palestinian resident in the Eastern Province for trafficking cocaine and 4.3 kilograms of hashish. He has been detained, legal measures have been taken, and he has been referred to the Public Prosecution.

Authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province, or 999 and 994 in other regions. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995, or by email at (Email:[email protected]). All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.

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