Ethiopian arrested in attempted smuggling of 65,685 pills, 60kg of hashish
JAZAN — Border Guard patrols in the Al-Ardah sector of the Jazan region arrested an Ethiopian national for violating border security regulations. He was caught attempting to smuggle 65,685 prescription pills and 60 kilograms of hashish. Security authorities confirmed that initial legal procedures had been completed against the violator, and that he and the seized items were handed over to the…
The Saudi Gazette reports that an Ethiopian national has been arrested in Jazan for attempting to smuggle an unprecedented amount of drugs across the border. Border Guard patrols in the Al-Ardah sector apprehended the individual with 65,685 prescription pills and 60 kilograms of hashish, contravening strict border security regulations.
Following the arrest, the arrested individual and the seized narcotics were handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation. The Saudi authorities have issued a call to the public to report any information they may have regarding drug trafficking or distribution activities via various channels, emphasizing the confidentiality of such reports.
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