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Ethiopian nationals arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish

Border Guard patrols in Jazan's Al-Ardah sector arrested two Ethiopians for violating border security laws and smuggling 33 kg of hashish.

Ethiopian nationals arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish

In the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, border guards made an arrest on Tuesday. Two Ethiopian nationals were apprehended by the Border Guard's ground patrols in the Al-Ardah sector. The suspects were accused of breaching border security laws and attempting to smuggle 33 kilograms of hashish. The Border Guard's spokesperson confirmed that the legal proceedings against the two individuals have commenced, and the seized drugs are now in the custody of the appropriate authorities.

The security agencies are urging the public to report any information about drug smuggling or trafficking. They can do so by calling 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province regions, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom. Reports can also be submitted to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or via email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

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