Asir Border Guards Apprehend Four for Smuggling 267 Kilograms of Narcotic Khat

Asir: Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Rabou'ah sector in the Asir region have arrested four individuals of Ethiopian nationality for violating the border security system by smuggling 267 kilograms of the narcotic qat plant. Initial legal procedures have been completed against the violators, and they, along with the seized items, have been handed over to the competent authority for further action.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the security authorities are urging citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or promotion. People are encouraged to contact specific numbers for different regions: 911 in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 and 994 for other regions across the Kingdom. Additionally, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control can be reached at 995, or through email at [email protected]. All reports will be treated with complete confidentiality.