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Eight arrested for trafficking hashish and amphetamines in Qassim and Hail

Saudi authorities have arrested eight people in Qassim and Hail for trafficking hashish and amphetamines. The suspects have been referred to prosecutors.

Ajel News47 min ago · 1 min read
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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested six Saudi nationals in the Qassim region for trafficking hashish and amphetamines. The suspects have been detained, legal procedures have been initiated against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

The Narcotics Control authorities also arrested two Saudi nationals in the Hail region for trafficking 2.5 kilograms of hashish and prescription-only tablets. Both suspects have been detained, legal measures have been taken, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking. Reports can be made by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 994 in other regions, as well as the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline 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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