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Drug smugglers apprehended in three Saudi cities by authorities

Saudi authorities tackling drug traders and smugglers reported a number of arrests across the Kingdom in recent days.

On Wednesday, the General Directorate for Narcotics Control arrested four citizens attempting to sell hashish in the Najran region. They were also in possession of firearms, live bullets and an undisclosed amount of money.

Initial legal procedures were completed and they were referred to the Public Prosecution.

Meanwhile, Border Guard land patrols arrested seven people in possession of khat at the Jazan border on Wednesday.

The first arrests saw six people of Yemeni origin detained for carrying an unspecified amount of khat. The second arrest was of a Saudi national carrying 114 kg of khat.

Alkhobar police arrested a Bangladeshi resident for selling methamphetamine. Legal action has been taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority.

The General Directorate of Narcotics Control reaffirmed its commitment to prevent drug smuggling and tighten customs procedures on imports and exports.

 

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