Two residents were arrested in Jeddah on suspicion of involvement in selling hashish and have been reported to prosecutors.

Meanwhile, security patrols in Asir arrested a resident in connection with the illegal trade in qat in Al-Farshah governorate. The suspect was reported to authorities and legal action is proceeding.

Security agencies reminded the public to report any information or suspicions they have about the smuggling or selling of illegal drugs by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, or 999 elsewhere in the Kingdom. Alternatively, contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control on 995.