Six Yemenis arrested in Asir for smuggling 120 kg of khat

Border Guard patrols in Asir have apprehended six Yemeni nationals for attempting to smuggle 120 kilograms of khat into Saudi Arabia. The ground patrols in the Raboua sector of the Asir region made the arrest as part of their efforts to maintain border security. According to a statement on the Border Guard's official X account, preliminary legal proceedings have been initiated against the suspects.

Both the detainees and the seized khat are now in the custody of the relevant authorities. The security forces have urged citizens and residents in various regions of the Kingdom to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking. They can do so by calling specific numbers or emailing the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. All reports will be kept confidential.