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Five Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 186 kg of khat

Border Guard patrols in Asir's Raboua sector arrested five Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 186 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.

Five Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 186 kg of khat

In the Raboua sector of Asir, five Ethiopians were apprehended by Border Guard patrols on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 186 kilograms of khat, a narcotic plant. The arrests occurred during routine land patrols. According to the Border Guard's official X account, the suspects have been charged and the confiscated khat is now in the hands of relevant authorities. The security forces are urging citizens to report any information about drug smuggling to designated numbers in various Saudi Arabian regions.

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