{
  "id": 7083679,
  "title": "Border Guard seizes 380 kg of khat, 249,000 tablets in Jazan and Asir",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/border-guard-seizes-380-kg-of-khat-249-000-tablets-in-jazan-and-asir",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:25:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664521/saudi-arabia/border-guard-seizes-380-kg-of-khat-249000-tablets-in-jazan-and-asir"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jazan and Asir regions have seen a crackdown on illegal drug and khat smuggling, with border guards making multiple arrests and seizing significant quantities of contraband. In Jazan's Al-Da`ir Sector, border patrols detained nine Ethiopian nationals for attempting to smuggle 240 kilograms of khat. A separate operation in the same sector thwarted the smuggling of 249,000 tablets intended for medical use and 8 kilograms of hashish. Meanwhile, in Asir's Al-Raboua Sector, border guards arrested two Yemenis for attempting to smuggle 140 kilograms of khat. Legal procedures were completed in all cases, with suspects and seized items handed over to the proper authorities. Individuals can report suspicious activities through various channels, including calling specific phone numbers in different regions or emailing the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. Authorities emphasized that all reports will be kept confidential and will not result in any repercussions for the informant.",
  "summary": "JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested 11 violators of the Border Security Law and seized 380 kg of khat, 8 kg of hashish and 249,000 tablets in three separate operations across Jazan and Asir. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Da'ir Sector arrested nine Ethiopian nationals, violators of the Border Security Law, for smuggling 240 kilograms of khat. **media[2764806]** In a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jazan and Asir regions crack down on drug and khat smuggling",
    "9 Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for 240 kg khat seizure",
    "249,000 medical tablets and 8 kg hashish seized in Al-Raboua"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Border Guard in Asir arrests Ethiopians for smuggling 78 kg of hashish",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/border-guard-in-asir-arrests-ethiopians-for-smuggling-78-kg-of-hashish",
        "published": "2026-09-13T10:08:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}