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Border Guard in Jazan arrests nine Ethiopians for smuggling 200 kg of khat

Saudi Border Guard patrols in Jazan detained nine Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 200 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

Border Guard in Jazan arrests nine Ethiopians for smuggling 200 kg of khat

In the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, a group of nine Ethiopian nationals were apprehended by border guards attempting to smuggle 200 kilograms of khat, a narcotic plant. The incidents occurred during routine land patrols in the Al-Daer sector. Upon their arrest, the suspects were taken into legal custody and their contraband was seized.

The relevant authorities received the detained Ethiopians and the khat. Citizens and residents are advised to report any potential drug smuggling or trafficking to the authorities by calling specific numbers depending on their location or emailing [email protected]. All reports will be kept confidential.

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