In a decisive action, border forces in Jazan and Asir arrested 11 smugglers on charges of violating border security laws. These operations were carried out in three separate phases, resulting in the discovery of 380 kilograms of khat, 8 kilograms of hashish, and 249,000 pills.
Details of the Operation in Jazan
In one of the successful operations in the Al-Dayer area of Jazan, border forces arrested nine Ethiopian nationals for smuggling 240 kilograms of khat. This action demonstrates the serious commitment of security forces in combating drug trafficking. Additionally, in the same area, border forces succeeded in discovering 249,000 pills subject to medical circulation regulations and 8 kilograms of hashish.
Arrests in Asir
Continuing these efforts, border forces in the Al-Rub'ah area of Asir arrested two Yemeni nationals on charges of smuggling 140 kilograms of khat. These operations are aimed at securing border safety and preventing the entry of drugs into the country.
All suspects have been referred to judicial authorities, and initial legal actions in all three cases have been completed. This reflects the relentless and decisive efforts of border forces in maintaining the country's security and combating drug trafficking.
Reporting to Relevant Authorities
Officials emphasized that citizens can report any information about drug trafficking confidentially. Contact numbers 911 are available for the Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, and Eastern Province areas, 999 for other regions, and 994 for border security. Additionally, citizens can send their information to the General Directorate for Drug Control via email.
These actions and efforts demonstrate the strong will of the government in combating drug trafficking and maintaining public safety. Given that all reports are handled with complete confidentiality, citizens can cooperate in this regard with greater assurance.
