RIYADH: Security forces in Saudi Arabia have arrested a man carrying 54 kg of the stimulant khat, state news agency (SPA) reported.
The narcotics were found in the accused’s vehicle as he drove in Jazan region.
He has been referred to relevant authorities for further action, the SPA statement said.
The arrest comes as the country cracks down on the smuggling and use of illegal and controlled substances.
الأفواج الأمنية بمنطقة جازان تقبض على شخص بحوزته (54) كيلو جراماً من نبات القات المخدر.#واس_عام pic.twitter.com/tV9OabbDTN
— واس العام (@SPAregions) August 11, 2022
Earlier this week, Saudi authorities arrested 70 people for trying to smuggle about 70 tons of khat and 618 kg of hashish into the Kingdom.
