RIYADH: Saudi authorities seized large quantities of narcotics including qat, hashish and amphetamines after preventing smuggling attempts across the Kingdom on Thursday.
In Jizan, border patrols foiled three separate attempts to sneak in about 485 kilograms of qat and a Yemeni national was arrested in one of the operations. Legal action has been taken against him.
Jizan border patrol also arrested a citizen for promoting 18.1 kilograms of hashish found hidden in a vehicle he was driving.
The suspect was found with a loaded firearm, which was confiscated and handed over to authorities.
Over at Al-Jouf region, police arrested three people for promoting narcotic amphetamines. Authorities seized their mobile phones and a sum of money found in their possession.
The Saudi government has urged anyone with information related to suspected smuggling operations or customs violations to call the confidential hotline 1910, the international number 00 966 114208417, or email [email protected].
Tips received by the authority related to smuggling crimes and breaches of common customs law are treated with strict confidentiality. Financial rewards are offered for valid tips.
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