Border Patrol in Asir and Jazan Regions Foils Smuggling of 274 Kilograms of Narcotic Khat Plant

Border patrols in the Al-Rabouah sector of Asir region arrested 5 Ethiopian nationals for smuggling 100 kilograms of khat. Similarly, patrols in the Al-Aridah sector of Jazan region apprehended 12 Yemeni nationals for smuggling 174 kilograms of khat. The necessary legal procedures were completed against them, and they were handed over along with the seized items to the relevant authorities.

Security officials urge citizens and residents to report any information regarding drug smuggling or trafficking activities. This can be done by calling “911” in Mecca, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or “999” and “994” in other regions of the Kingdom. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate for Drug Control at “995” or via email at “995@gdnc.gov.sa”. All reports will be handled with complete confidentiality.