Four Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for smuggling 80 kg of khat
Border Guard patrols in Jazan's Al-Dayer sector arrested four Ethiopians for smuggling 80 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.
Four Ethiopian nationals were detained by Border Guard patrols in Jazan's Al-Dayer sector for attempting to smuggle 80 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat, according to a statement from the Border Guard's official X account.
The suspects were apprehended during routine land patrols in the Al-Dayer sector of Jazan region, where they violated border security regulations. Initial legal proceedings have been concluded, and both the individuals and the seized khat are now in the hands of the appropriate authorities.
Border security authorities have warned the public to report any information regarding drug smuggling or trafficking activities through designated channels, including (911) in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, (999) and (994) in other regions, (995) via the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, or via email at [email protected]. All reports will be managed with strict confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.
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