{
  "id": 13684122,
  "title": "Border Guard in Asir arrests 8 Ethiopians for smuggling 380 kg of khat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/border-guard-in-asir-arrests-8-ethiopians-for-smuggling-380-kg-of-khat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T09:08:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/wsjygygh3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi border guards in Raboua, Asir region, have apprehended eight Ethiopian nationals for attempting to smuggle a total of 380 kilograms of khat into the country. The patrol force detected the illicit activity during routine land inspections in the Raboua sector. Upon discovery, the suspects were promptly taken into custody and subsequently subjected to standard legal procedures. Their confiscated khat, along with the suspects, were transferred to the appropriate authorities for further action. The Saudi security agencies are urging citizens and residents to report any suspicious activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking. They have provided several contact numbers for reporting such incidents, including 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 and 994 in other parts of the Kingdom. For more formal reports, individuals can also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or email [email protected]. All information provided will be handled with strict confidentiality and no liability will be assumed by the informant.",
  "summary": "Saudi Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, detained eight Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 380 kg of khat into the Kingdom.",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi border guards arrest eight Ethiopians in Asir.",
    "Suspects caught with 380 kg of khat during routine inspection.",
    "Authorities urged to report suspicious drug smuggling activities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}