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

Saudi Arabia executes 6 Iranians for drug trafficking

  • Iranian nationals were executed in the Eastern Province after being convicted of smuggling hashish into the Kingdom
  • Ministry of Interior said that the government is protecting the security of citizens and residents from the scourge of drugs
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 ·
Saudi border authorities thwart multiple drug-smuggling operations

Saudi border authorities thwart multiple drug-smuggling operations

By Arab News ·
Saudi Border Guard seize 320kg of qat in Jazan

Saudi Border Guard seize 320kg of qat in Jazan

By Arab News ·
Saudi authorities arrest 4 in drug busts

Saudi authorities arrest 4 in drug busts

By Arab News ·

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