{
  "id": 16200261,
  "title": "Three Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 63 kg of khat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/three-ethiopians-arrested-in-asir-for-smuggling-63-kg-of-khat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T15:23:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/whfbydsm4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three Ethiopian nationals were apprehended by Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Border Guard's official X account. The suspects have been charged with violating border security laws and smuggling 63 kilograms of khat, a narcotic plant. Initial legal proceedings have commenced against the suspects, and the contraband has been turned over to the relevant authorities. Citizens and residents are encouraged to report any drug smuggling activities to the designated emergency numbers or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995. Reports can be submitted anonymously via email to [email protected], ensuring strict confidentiality throughout the process.",
  "summary": "Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, arrested three Ethiopian nationals for violating border security laws and smuggling 63 kilograms of khat.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}