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- In Jeddah, a Pakistani resident and a Saudi citizen were arrested for selling hashish
RIYADH: Saudi authorities recently made several drug-related arrests and confiscations in operations across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
In Asir鈥檚 Al-Raboah sector, Border Guard patrols intercepted 80 kg of qat.
In Jazan鈥檚 Al-Dayer governorate, six Ethiopians were arrested for smuggling 90 kg of qat, while another attempt involving 19 kg was also thwarted.
In Jeddah, a Pakistani resident and a Saudi citizen were arrested for selling hashish.
Meanwhile, in Asir鈥檚 Al-Farshah governorate, a citizen was caught smuggling qat hidden in his vehicle.
Preliminary legal procedures have been completed for all the individuals involved and all seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities, who have called on the public to report all information regarding drug smuggling or selling by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.
Alternatively, authorities may be contacted by email at 995@gdnc.gov.sa.
Reports of suspected cases of drug smuggling are treated with strict confidentiality. Financial rewards are offered for information leading to arrests.