RIYADH: Saudi authorities have arrested several people across the country for drug-related offenses in recent days.
On Monday, Makkah police in Al-Qunfudhah governorate arrested an Indian resident for attempting to sell 199 kg of qat found hidden in a vehicle.
In Riyadh, police officers arrested a citizen for attempting to sell narcotic pills, and for being in possession of firearms and live bullets.
Border Guard land patrols in the Asir region have arrested three Yemenis for attempting to smuggle qat.
The General Directorate of Narcotics Control officers in Hail have arrested a citizen for attempting to sell amphetamine, hashish and other narcotic pills.
In Jazan, the directorate officials arrested two Ethiopians for attempting to sell 39 kg of hashish and for being in possession of firearms and live ammunition.
In Abha, security patrols in Sarat Ubaida governorate arrested a citizen for attempting to smuggle narcotic pills.
Preliminary legal procedures have been completed and all seized narcotics handed over to the authorities. All those arrested have been referred to the Public Prosecution.
Members of the public can report suspected smuggling or other violations in strict confidence via email — [email protected] — or through the designated number for security reports, 1910 from within the country, or +966114208417 from overseas. A financial reward is offered if the information leads to the discovery of a crime.
