Border Guard officers hurt as smuggler resists arrest

Border Guard patrols in Jazan tackled and arrested a Saudi drug trafficker in possession of 100 kg of cannabis after he pulled out a knife, injuring several security men.
Brig. Abdullah bin Mohammed Bin-Mahfouz, press spokesman of the Border Guard in Jazan, said the guards were patrolling the area when they intercepted the Saudi man attempting to smuggle the narcotic.
His car was stopped at a checkpoint and he tried to escape as he was being searched.
Bin-Mahfouz said several security men were injured during the struggle to control the driver, but were eventually able to overpower him.
A search of his car led to the discovery of the cannabis, which was seized, he said, adding that the injured guards were transferred to a hospital for medical attention and that they are currently stable.
Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz bin Mohammed Al-Sobhi, commander of the Border Guards in Jazan, conveyed his appreciation to Lt. Gen. Zamim bin Juwaibir Al-Sawat, director-general of the Border Guards, and to the members of the patrol for their efforts.
The driver is currently facing charges of smuggling, as well violently resisting arrest.
The Jazan region witnesses daily smuggling and infiltration attempts.
Security guards exert efforts to protect the southern border of the Kingdom in the fight against drug and weapons traffickers, as well as infiltrators who are either violators of residency regulations, criminals or terrorists.