Border Guard in Asir arrests two Ethiopians for smuggling 94 kg of khat
Saudi Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, have arrested two Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 94 kilograms of khat.
In Jazan and Asir regions, Border Guard patrols thwarted three smuggling attempts that resulted in the seizure of 154 kilograms of khat, 24 kilograms of hashish, and 19,120 tablets. The Ethiopian nationals involved were apprehended for violating Border Security Law and attempting to transport narcotics. In Jazan's Al-Dayer Sector, Border Guards arrested three Ethiopian nationals for trying to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat.
The suspects and their contraband were handed over to the appropriate authorities following initial legal procedures. The public is encouraged to report suspicious activities to designated emergency numbers. Authorities assured the public that all reports will be kept confidential and the informant will not face any legal consequences.
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- Border Guard seizes 154kg of khat, hashish and 19,120 tablets in Jazan, Asir saudigazette.com.sa
- Ethiopian nationals arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish and pills english.ajel.sa
