Saudi Arabia’s border guards in Jazan region have foiled two attempts to smuggle 200 kg of qat into the Kingdom.
There were several suspects arrested and the drugs seized, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Qat is used as a part of cultural traditions in some Middle East societies, but has become a major public health problem due to its addictive qualities.
Security authorities are calling on the public to report information concerning drug smuggling or selling by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province and 999 in the rest of the country.
They may also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or through email: 995@gdnc.gov.sa. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.