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Three criminal networks involved in the smuggling and trafficking of drugs in the regions of Asir, Jazan, and Eastern Province. video

19 arrested after three drug gangs dismantled in Saudi Arabia, interior ministry says

  • 15 government employees allegedly involved in the activities of the drug gangs have been arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution
By Arab News ·
Frenchman returns home after Indonesian death row reprieve: airport source

Frenchman returns home after Indonesian death row reprieve: airport source

Frenchman on Indonesian death row to be sent home

Frenchman on Indonesian death row to be sent home

By AFP ·
Saudi Arabia has executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking. (File/Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia executes 6 Iranians for drug trafficking

By Arab News ·
Two criminal networks that specialized in smuggling amphetamine tablets and hashish have been dismantled.

Drug smuggling and trafficking networks dismantled: Saudi interior ministry source

By Arab News ·
Authorities bust drug smugglers across Kingdom

Authorities bust drug smugglers across Kingdom

By Arab News ·
Attempted drug smuggling thwarted by Jordan

Attempted drug smuggling thwarted by Jordan

By Arab News ·
Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle 7,200 medical tablets

Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle 7,200 medical tablets

By Arab News ·
3 arrested in Saudi drug busts

3 arrested in Saudi drug busts

By Arab News ·
Saudi authorities arrest five Ethiopians for smuggling illegal qat 

Saudi authorities arrest five Ethiopians for smuggling illegal qat 

By Arab News ·
Man who pulled gun after Burger King worker wouldn’t take drugs for payment gets 143 years in prison

Man who pulled gun after Burger King worker wouldn’t take drugs for payment gets 143 years in prison

By AP ·
Saudi police thwart attempts to smuggle over 82,000 tablets of prescribed medicine in Asir, Jazan 

Saudi police thwart attempts to smuggle over 82,000 tablets of prescribed medicine in Asir, Jazan 

By Arab News ·
Iraq’s premier Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani attends an anti-drug conference held with regional officials in Baghdad on July 22, 2024.

UN warns Iraq becoming major regional drug conduit

By AFP ·

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