Authorities Bust Drug Smugglers Across Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities recently made several drug-related arrests and confiscations in operations across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Border Guard land patrols in Al-Ardah governorate, Jazan region, arrested a Yemeni national attempting to smuggle 60 kg of qat.
In the Saqam sector of the Najran region, the land patrols thwarted the smuggling of 58 kg of hashish.
The General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested a Bangladeshi resident in the Hail region for attempting to sell methamphetamine, a narcotic substance commonly referred to as “shabu.”
The authorities also arrested a citizen in Jazan for selling amphetamines, highly addictive drugs that stimulate the central nervous system.
Preliminary legal procedures have been completed for all the individuals involved and all seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities.
The Saudi government urges anyone with information related to suspected smuggling operations or customs violations to call the confidential hotline 1910, the international number +966114208417, or to email 1910@zatca.gov.sa.
Tips received relating to smuggling and breaches of common customs law are treated with strict confidentiality. Financial rewards are offered for valid tips.
