Saudi authorities crack down on drug offenders

Saudi authorities recently made several drug-related arrests and confiscations in operations across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Border Guard land patrols in the Jazan region thwarted an attempt to smuggle 120 kg of qat. The patrols also foiled an attempt to smuggle 170 kg of qat in Al-Ardah governorate of the same region.

The General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested two residents, a Pakistani and an Egyptian, in the Eastern Province for attempting to sell 1.2 kg of methamphetamine, a narcotic substance commonly referred to as “shabu.”

Additionally, authorities arrested a citizen in the Qassim region for selling amphetamines.

Preliminary legal procedures have been completed for all the individuals involved and all seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities.

The Saudi government urges anyone with information related to suspected smuggling operations or customs violations to call the confidential hotline 1910, the international number +966114208417, or to email 1910@zatca.gov.sa.

Tips received relating to smuggling and breaches of common customs law are treated with strict confidentiality. Financial rewards are offered for valid tips.