Ethiopian nationals arrested for khat smuggling in Jazan; drug trafficking foiled in Asir
Border Guard patrols in Asir arrested two Ethiopians for smuggling 40 kg of khat, while authorities in Jazan thwarted attempts to traffic pills and hashish.
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AIBorder Guard ground patrols in the Raboua sector of Asir region have arrested two Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations by attempting to smuggle 40 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat. Initial legal procedures were completed, and both suspects along with the seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities.
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In a separate operation, Border Guard forces in the Dayer sector of Jazan region foiled an attempt to smuggle 106,300 medically regulated pills and 14 kilograms of hashish. The initial legal procedures were completed, and the confiscated items were handed over to the competent authorities.
Security authorities urged citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking activities by calling (911) in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, (999) and (994) in other regions, or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at (995), as well as via email at [email protected]. Authorities stressed that all reports will be treated with strict confidentiality, and informants will bear no liability.