Saudi authorities prevent smuggling of 300 kg of khat

Saudi border guards in the Jazan region have foiled attempts to smuggle 300 kg of the narcotic khat.

Initial legal procedures have been completed and the drugs were seized and handed over to the relevant authority, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Saudi security authorities have urged people to report any activities related to drug smuggling or promotion by calling 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh and Eastern Province regions, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions.