Two Yemenis arrested in Asir for smuggling 40 kg of khat
Border Guard patrols in Asir detained two Yemeni nationals for attempting to smuggle 40 kilograms of khat into Saudi Arabia.
Jazan and Asir regions have seen a crackdown on illegal drug and khat smuggling, with border guards making multiple arrests and seizing significant quantities of contraband. In Jazan's Al-Da`ir Sector, border patrols detained nine Ethiopian nationals for attempting to smuggle 240 kilograms of khat. A separate operation in the same sector thwarted the smuggling of 249,000 tablets intended for medical use and 8 kilograms of hashish.
Meanwhile, in Asir's Al-Raboua Sector, border guards arrested two Yemenis for attempting to smuggle 140 kilograms of khat. Legal procedures were completed in all cases, with suspects and seized items handed over to the proper authorities. Individuals can report suspicious activities through various channels, including calling specific phone numbers in different regions or emailing the General Directorate of Narcotics Control.
Authorities emphasized that all reports will be kept confidential and will not result in any repercussions for the informant.
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