{
  "id": 5779694,
  "title": "Nine arrested in Jazan for smuggling 200 kg of qat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/nine-arrested-in-jazan-for-smuggling-200-kg-of-qat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T13:55:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/npek2myd9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 6th, border guards in Jazan's Al-Daer sector made nine arrests, alleging that the detained individuals, comprising nine Yemenis and Ethiopians, were attempting to smuggle 200 kilograms of qat. The Border Guard's official X account confirmed the arrests, stating that the detainees and 200 kg of qat had been handed over to relevant authorities following completion of preliminary legal proceedings. Security officials have urged citizens and residents to report any drug smuggling or trafficking activities by calling the designated emergency numbers in various regions or the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or emailing [email protected]. All reports will be treated confidentially and informants will not face liability.",
  "summary": "Border Guard patrols in Jazan’s Al-Daer sector detained nine Yemenis and Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 200 kg of qat.",
  "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."
}