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Man arrested in Riyadh for selling regulated medical pills

Saudi drug control authorities arrested a Riyadh resident for distributing over 8,000 prescription-only pills. He was referred to the Public Prosecution.

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Saudi drug control officers arrest suspect in Riyadh

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested a Saudi national in the Riyadh region for distributing 8,265 pills subject to medical prescription regulations.

He has been detained, legal measures have been taken against him, 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 the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 994 in other regions of the Kingdom. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995, or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.

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