Saudi Border Guard seizes millions of tablets, 138 tons of khat in anti-smuggling operations
RIYADH — Saudi Border Guard seized more than 2.6 million tablets subject to medical circulation regulations, over 900,000 amphetamine tablets, 138 tons of khat and 2.8 tons of hashish in operations across several regions. The seizures — which included 2,695,731 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations, 942,485 amphetamine tablets, 138 tons of khat and 2.8 tons of hashish — occurred…
Saudi Border Guard officials have intercepted a significant amount of illegal narcotics in a multi-region operation. More than 2.6 million tablets, subject to medical distribution laws, were seized, along with over 900,000 amphetamine tablets. Additionally, authorities confiscated 138 tons of khat and 2.8 tons of hashish. These operations were carried out in the regions of Tabuk, Jazan, Asir, and Najran.
Patrols in these areas were able to intercept the smuggling attempts and apprehend the individuals involved. The arrested suspects have been taken into custody, and preliminary legal proceedings have been initiated, with their cases being forwarded to the Public Prosecution for further action. The authorities have urged the public to report any information pertaining to drug smuggling or trafficking through various channels, including a dedicated hotline number, the Border Guard's number, or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control's email address.
Reports can also be made via email at 995@gdnc.gov.sa. The authorities have emphasized that all such reports are handled with the utmost confidentiality, and informants are assured that they will not face any repercussions.
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