ASIR: Saudi authorities in Al-Raboah, Asir, have foiled an attempt to smuggle 180 kg of qat. Legal procedures have been initiated and the confiscated drug handed over to the relevant authorities.
Meanwhile, the authorities have arrested a resident in Yanbu for attempting to sell methamphetamine (shabu). Legal action has been taken against him, and he has been referred to the Public Prosecution.
Elsewhere, land patrols of the Border Guard in Al-Dayer, Jazan, have apprehended six Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 162 kg of qat. Preliminary legal procedures have taken place and the suspects, along with the seized drug, handed over to the relevant authorities.
Security authorities have urged citizens and residents to report any activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking. Informants can contact the authorities by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.
