RIYADH: Saudi authorities have arrested several people across the country for drug-related offenses in recent days.
On Sunday, Border Guard land patrols in Jazan’s Al-Ardah governorate thwarted an attempt to smuggle 90 kilograms of qat.
Then the land patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle 400 kg of qat, in a second operation.
In addition, the authorities arrested two citizens for attempting to sell 151 kg of qat, which had been found hidden in their vehicle.
No let-up in Saudi Arabia's anti-drug trafficking campaign as criminal syndicates try to flood the Kingdom with their hazardous products. (SPA)
In a separate operation, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested two Pakistani residents in the Jeddah governorate for attempting to sell 9.5 kg of methamphetamine.
Also, police officers in the Makkah region arrested two Ethiopian nationals attempting to sell 2 kg of hashish.
In the Rafha region, the police arrested a resident, a member of a displaced tribe, for attempting to sell 18 kg of hashish that was found hidden in his vehicle.
Preliminary legal procedures have been completed and all seized narcotics handed over to the authorities. All those arrested have been referred to the Public Prosecution.
Members of the public can report suspected smuggling or other violations in strict confidence via email — [email protected] — or through the designated number for security reports, 1910 from within the country, or +966114208417 from overseas. A financial reward is offered if the information leads to the discovery of a crime.
