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Saudi man arrested in Eastern Province for trafficking hashish and amphetamines

Saudi authorities have arrested a man in the Eastern Province for distributing 7 kg of hashish, amphetamines, methamphetamine, and regulated medical pills.

Saudi man arrested in Eastern Province for trafficking hashish and amphetamines

A Saudi man has been arrested in the Eastern Province for trafficking hashish and amphetamines, according to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. The suspect, a Saudi national, was apprehended for possessing 7 kg of hashish, along with amphetamine, methamphetamine, and prescription-only medical pills. The arrest was reported on the directorate's X account, stating that legal proceedings have been initiated and the individual has been referred to the Public Prosecution.

Authorities have urged citizens and residents to report any drug smuggling or trafficking activities through designated emergency numbers, including 911 in certain regions and 995 via email.

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