RIYADH: Saudi authorities foiled attempts to smuggle drugs in the regions of Najran, Jazan, Asir, Makkah and the Eastern Province, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Border Guard land patrols seized 29 tons of qat, 421 kg of hashish and 108,422 pills.
The spokesperson of the General Directorate of Border Guard Col. Misfer Al-Quraini said that initial legal procedures had been taken against those allegedly involved in the smuggling attempts and seized items had been handed over to the authorities.
Saudi security forces are calling on the public to report information concerning drug smuggling or dealing by calling 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province regions, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.
Members of the public can also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control on 995 or via email at [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.
