{
  "id": 10206346,
  "title": "Three Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 60 kg of khat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/three-ethiopians-arrested-in-asir-for-smuggling-60-kg-of-khat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T11:56:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/3snt4dexr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three Ethiopian nationals were apprehended in Raboua, Asir, by Border Guard patrols who were allegedly attempting to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat, a narcotic plant. The Border Guard conducted a land patrol in the Raboua area of Asir when they made the arrest. According to a statement on the Border Guard's X account, the suspects have been dealt with under initial legal procedures, and the 60 kg of khat and the suspects themselves have been turned over to appropriate authorities. The security authorities urge citizens and residents in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and other regions to report any information about drug smuggling or trafficking. They can be reached by calling (911) in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or (999) and (994) in other areas. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at (995) or via email at [email protected]. All reports are handled confidentially and without liability towards the informant.",
  "summary": "Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, have arrested three Ethiopian nationals for attempting to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 60 kg of khat.",
    "Border Guard made the arrest during land patrol in Raboua, Asir.",
    "Authorities urge reporting drug smuggling, contact details provided."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Border Guard in Asir arrests three Ethiopians for smuggling 49 kg of hashish",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/border-guard-in-asir-arrests-three-ethiopians-for-smuggling-49-kg-of",
        "published": "2026-09-27T10:34:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}