JEDDAH: Saudi authorities busted a cocaine shipment at a port on the Kingdom’s west coast, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
Customs officials seized 46 kilograms of cocaine at King Abdullah Seaport in Rabigh.
The drugs were concealed in a frozen chicken consignment being shipped through the Kingdom on its way to another country.
Images released by SPA showed masked officials unloading boxes from a container and opening packets containing white powder.
In February, Saudi marine border guards on the Red Sea coast stopped a boat carrying drugs attempting to gain entry into the Kingdom, seizing 400 kilograms of hashish,100,000 amphetamine pills and arresting the Yemeni smugglers.
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Cocaine in chicken: Saudi officials bust drugs shipment
Cocaine in chicken: Saudi officials bust drugs shipment
Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Friday, state news agency SPA reported.
The two discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and regional developments.
Also at the meeting was Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of defense Khaled Al Saud and Member of the Council of Ministers Musaad Al Aiban.
Earlier, Graham had said the Saudi crown prince believed in the need to reach a dignified solution for the Palestinian people.
“Saudi Arabia is key to what I hope will happen in the region and the world,” Graham added.
“The Saudi Crown Prince’s vision will shape the region for generations to come, and is great for the civilized world,” said Graham.
I just concluded a very friendly, extensive and consequential meeting with HRH the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman. I have come to know the Crown Prince over the last five years, and remain impressed by his vision for his country and the region.… https://t.co/cEpCag10vb
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 20, 2026
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