Qat seized; smugglers flee

JAZAN: Police here seized more than 7,000 kilograms of the controlled stimulant qat from four vehicles during routine road checks in Damad town on Tuesday. However, only one arrest was made as the other suspects fled the scene, including three drivers and an unreported number of passengers. Police discovered 480 bundles of the leaf, which produces an amphetamine-like euphoria when chewed, weighing 120 kilograms hidden under seats.