Saudi Authorities Arrest Several in Nationwide Drug Raids
Saudi authorities have arrested several people during recent drug raids throughout the country. Land patrols of the Border Guard in the Jazan region thwarted two attempts to smuggle 175 kilograms of khat, and in a separate incident, security officers in the province detained two Ethiopians for trying to sneak the same drug.
In the Hail region, police officers arrested a man for trying to sell methamphetamine, hashish, and other narcotics and being in possession of firearms, live ammunition, and a sum of money. Meanwhile, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control in Riyadh apprehended two Yemeni nationals and two citizens over their alleged involvement in a bid to smuggle 110 kg of khat found hidden inside a truck.
All the seized drugs have since been handed over to the relevant authorities and those arrested referred to the Public Prosecution. Anyone wishing to report suspected smuggling or other violations can do so in strict confidence via email at 1910@zatca.gov.sa, or by calling 1910 from within the country, or +966114208417 from overseas. Financial rewards are being offered for information leading to the discovery of a crime.
