Saudi drug control seizes hashish, amphetamines in three regions
Saudi authorities arrested six suspects and seized hashish and amphetamines in Jeddah, Jazan, and Tabuk, according to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Narcotics Control has announced the seizure of significant quantities of narcotics in three regions of the Kingdom, including 89 kilograms of hashish, 10,000 amphetamine tablets, and other prescription-only medications.
In Jeddah, authorities arrested four Yemeni residents for distributing 19 kilograms of hashish and prescription-only pills. The suspects were detained, legal procedures were taken, and they were referred to the Public Prosecution.
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In Jazan, a Saudi citizen was arrested for distributing amphetamines and 70 kilograms of hashish. The individual was detained, legal measures were taken, and he was referred to the Public Prosecution.
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In Tabuk, another Saudi citizen was arrested for distributing 10,000 amphetamine tablets. He was detained, legal procedures were taken, and he was referred to the Public Prosecution.
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The Ministry of Interior urged citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or distribution by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 994 in other regions.
Reports can also be made via the General Directorate of Narcotics Control’s hotline at 995 or by email at [email protected]. The ministry stressed that all reports are handled confidentially and without liability for the informant.