Saudi Authorities Arrest Drug Offenders in Multiple Raids
Saudi authorities have arrested several people in recent days across the country for drug-related offences. Land patrols of the Border Guard in the Al-Ardah Governorate in the Jazan region resulted in the arrest of 11 Yemenis for smuggling khat, while authorities also successfully foiled the smuggling of 60 kg of the narcotic.
Security patrols arrested two citizens in a third incident as they attempted to sell 237 kg of qat hidden in a vehicle that one of them was driving in the Al-Dayer Governorate.
The General Directorate for Narcotics Control arrested a citizen in the Asir region for selling hashish, while police in Qassim made an arrest after finding someone selling hashish, methamphetamine and amphetamine.
Preliminary legal procedures have been completed and all seized narcotics handed over to the authorities. All those arrested have been referred to the Public Prosecution.
Members of the public can report suspected smuggling or other violations in strict confidence via email — 1910@zatca.gov.sa — or through the designated number for security reports, 1910 from within the country, or +966114208417 from overseas. A financial reward is offered if the information leads to the discovery of a crime.
