Border Guard in Asir arrests 16 for smuggling 320 kg of khat

In the Raboua sector of the Asir region, Saudi Border Guard patrols apprehended 16 individuals of Ethiopian and Yemeni descent. The suspects were apprehended for attempting to smuggle 320 kilograms of khat, a narcotic plant. Following initial legal proceedings, the suspects and the seized khat were handed over to the relevant authorities.

Regional security authorities strongly advise citizens and residents to report any information regarding drug smuggling or trafficking. They can do so by calling 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province regions, or 999 and 994 in other parts of the Kingdom. Reports can also be submitted to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control via 995 or via email at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without implicating the informant.