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Border guards foil attempt to smuggle 16 kg of hashish in Jazan

Saudi border patrols in Jazan's Al-Dayer sector have seized 16 kilograms of hashish, with the drugs handed over to the relevant authorities.

Border guards foil attempt to smuggle 16 kg of hashish in Jazan

Border guards in Jazan's Al-Dayer sector have intercepted a shipment of 16 kilograms of hashish, ensuring it was handed over to the appropriate authorities. The Saudi Border Guard's land patrols in the Al-Dayer region successfully prevented an attempt to smuggle the drug. A statement released by the Border Guard on their X platform account confirmed that preliminary legal proceedings had been concluded, and the seized drugs had been transferred to the relevant authorities.

Security officials strongly encourage citizens and residents to report any information concerning drug smuggling or trafficking by contacting emergency numbers specific to their region, such as 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province, or 999 and 994 in other areas. Additionally, reports can be submitted to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or via email at (Email:[email protected]).

All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and no liability will be imposed on the informant.

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