JEDDAH: The border guards in the southern Saudi regions of Jazan, Najran and Asir have foiled numerous cannabis-smuggling attempts throughout last month.
Border guards spokesperson Col. Saher Al-Harbi said 46 people of different nationalities were arrested after crossing the Kingdom’s southern borders.
“The suspects, along with the drugs seized, will be referred to the competent authorities to carry on with the necessary procedures,” he said.
“The border guards are determined to protect the Kingdom’s borders from all those targeting its security, stability and capability. They are ready to thwart any smuggling and infiltration attempts and enforce the laws in the face of those who violate them,” Al-Harbi emphasized.
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Attempts to smuggle cannabis through Saudi Arabia's southern border thwarted
Attempts to smuggle cannabis through Saudi Arabia's southern border thwarted
- 46 people of different nationalities were arrested
Muslim World League chief delivers Friday sermon at Grand Mosque in Rwandan capital Kigali
- Al-Issa, who is also chairperson of the Council of Muslim Scholars, addressed a number of contemporary Islamic issues
KIGALI: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, delivered a sermon and led worshippers in prayer at the Grand Mosque in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Friday.
Al-Issa, who is also chairperson of the Council of Muslim Scholars, addressed a number of contemporary Islamic issues during his sermon, and extended his congratulations to worshippers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the league said.
He also spoke about key Islamic values that guide Muslims in their interactions with others, describing them as reflections of the noble moral principles espoused by the Prophet Muhammad.
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