{
  "id": 5078348,
  "title": "Border Guard seizes 154kg of khat, hashish and 19,120 tablets in Jazan, Asir",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/border-guard-seizes-154kg-of-khat-hashish-and-19-120-tablets-in-jazan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T11:40:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664246/saudi-arabia/border-guard-seizes-154kg-of-khat-hashish-and-19120-tablets-in-jazan-asir"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Jazan and Asir regions, Border Guard patrols thwarted three smuggling attempts that resulted in the seizure of 154 kilograms of khat, 24 kilograms of hashish, and 19,120 tablets. The Ethiopian nationals involved were apprehended for violating Border Security Law and attempting to transport narcotics. In Jazan's Al-Dayer Sector, Border Guards arrested three Ethiopian nationals for trying to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat. The suspects and their contraband were handed over to the appropriate authorities following initial legal procedures. The public is encouraged to report suspicious activities to designated emergency numbers. Authorities assured the public that all reports will be kept confidential and the informant will not face any legal consequences.",
  "summary": "JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols thwarted three separate smuggling operations in Jazan and Asir, seizing a total of 154 kg khat, 24 kg of hashish and 19,120 tablets. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Dayer Sector arrested Ethiopian nationals for violating the Border Security Law and attempting to smuggle 24 kilograms of hashish and 19,120 tablets subject to medical circulation…",
  "key_points": [
    "Border Guard seizes 154kg khat, 24kg hashish, and 19,120 tablets in Jazan and Asir",
    "Ethiopian nationals arrested for smuggling narcotics in Jazan's Al-Dayer Sector",
    "Public urged to report suspicious activities to emergency numbers confidentially"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Ethiopian nationals arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish and pills",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/ethiopian-nationals-arrested-in-jazan-for-smuggling-hashish-and-pills",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:55:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}