Saudi border guards seize 340kg of Qat

Saudi Border Guards have thwarted the smuggling of 340 kilograms of narcotic Qat in the Jazan region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Land patrols in Al-Ardah sector confiscated the items and regulatory procedures were promptly carried out. The seized items were transferred to the competent authorities.

Saudi authorities urged citizens and residents to report any information pertaining to drug smuggling or related activities. Reports can be made by contacting emergency numbers (911) in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions or (999) in other regions of the Kingdom.