Border guards in Jazan seize 100 kg of khat, arrest four Ethiopians
Saudi border patrols in Jazan foiled an attempt to smuggle 100 kg of khat, arresting four Ethiopian nationals for violating border security regulations.
Border guards in Jazan have intercepted 100 kg of khat and detained four Ethiopian nationals for attempting to smuggle the substance across the border. The Saudi Border Guard's land patrols in Al-Dayer sector, Jazan region, disrupted the smuggling attempt. The four Ethiopians are being held pending further legal proceedings, and the seized khat will be handed over to the appropriate authorities.
The authorities have urged citizens and residents to report any information regarding drug smuggling or trafficking. They can do so by calling the specified emergency numbers in various regions or by contacting the General Directorate of Narcotics Control through the provided hotline or email address. All reports will be handled confidentially and without any liability to the informant.
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