Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Border Guard has successfully foiled major drug smuggling attempts across the Saudi regions of Tabuk, Jazan, Asir, Najran, Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province.

These security operations resulted in the seizure of 2,756,806 amphetamine tablets, 1,944,230 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations, four tons of hashish, and 180 tons of khat.

In connection with these seizures, 2,411 individuals were arrested, and they include 1,518 Ethiopian nationals; 842 Yemenis; seven Sudanese; six Eritreans; three Somalis; two Pakistanis, and 33 Saudi citizens.

This comes as part of the Ministry of Interior's anti-drug mission and its efforts to monitor drug smuggling and trafficking activities that target the security of the Kingdom and its youth. The ministry urged all citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or promotion. Reports can be made by calling over the number 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province or the number 999 in other regions.

Reports can be made via the General Directorate of Border Guard's number 994, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control's number 995, or by emailing 995@gdnc.gov.sa. All reports will be treated with complete confidentiality, the ministry said.