Saudi police thwart attempt to smuggle cocaine

Riyadh police said that it thwarted an attempt to smuggle and sell over 2 kg of cocaine. (SPA)

• Smuggling bid involved more than 2 kg of illicit drug, police say

RIYADH: Riyadh police’s Criminal Investigation Department said that it thwarted an attempt to smuggle and sell over 2 kg of cocaine in Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Press Agency reported 

Residents of Nigerian nationality and three citizens were arrested and referred to the public prosecution, police said.