Border guards in Jazan arrest six Ethiopians for smuggling 100kg of khat
Saudi border patrols in Jazan detained six Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 100 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.
Border guards in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region have apprehended six Ethiopian nationals for attempting to smuggle a significant amount of the narcotic plant khat. The Border Guard's land patrols in the Al-Daer sector made the arrest as part of their efforts to enforce border security regulations. The six Ethiopians were charged with violating these regulations and attempting to transport 100 kilograms of khat, a substance known for its stimulant effects.
The arrested individuals have been taken into custody and their seized materials have been turned over to the appropriate authorities. Following standard protocol, the security forces have instructed citizens and residents to report any suspicious activities related to drug smuggling. This can be done by dialing specific emergency numbers depending on the region, or by contacting the General Directorate of Narcotics Control through email at [email protected].
All such reports will be processed with the utmost confidentiality to protect the informant's identity.
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