Police thwart attempt to smuggle 1 million amphetamine pills into Saudi Arabia

Authorities seized 1.016 million amphetamine tablets in the possession of two citizens in Taif governorate. (SPA)

• Two citizens were arrested in Taif, initial legal measures have been taken against them

RIYADH: Authorities arrested two nationals for attempting to distribute a large quantity of amphetamine pills in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Maj. Mohammed Al-Nujaidi, spokesman of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, said the arrests occurred during security monitoring of smuggling and drug promotion networks targeting the security of the Kingdom.
Al-Nujaidi said authorities seized 1.016 million amphetamine tablets in the possession of two citizens in Taif governorate.
He add that initial legal measures have been taken against the two citizens, and they have been referred them to the Public Prosecution.