Saudi authorities bust string of drug trafficking rackets

Saudi authorities bust string of drug trafficking rackets
Security forces seized large amounts of drugs during a 14-day operation in Najran, Jazan, Asir and Tabuk. (SPA)
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Updated 31 August 2023
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Saudi authorities bust string of drug trafficking rackets

Saudi authorities bust string of drug trafficking rackets

RIYADH: Saudi authorities have foiled attempts to smuggle 18.2 tons of qat and over 1.5 tons of Hashish in separate security operations across the Kingdom in just 14 days, state news agency (SPA) reported.

Security forces arrested 309 smugglers, including 10 citizens, in a 14-day operation that was carried out from Dec. 25, 2022 – Jan. 7, 2023 in Najran, Jazan, Asir and Tabuk.