RIYADH: Border Guards have thwarted attempts to smuggle 974 kg of hashish, 37.537 tons of khat in Jazan, 265 kg of khat in Asir, 88 kg of hashish in Najran and 12,912 amphetamine pills in Tabuk.
Border Guards Spokesman Lt. Col. Misfer bin Ghannam Al-Quraini said that this was a result of follow-up action against organized crime networks’ attempts to smuggle drugs and psychotropic substances across the Kingdom’s land and sea borders.
Al-Quraini said that 94 people were arrested — 75 in Jazan, 13 in Asir and 6 in Najran — after they were observed crossing the Kingdom’s borders. Official proceedings against them have begun. Border Guards continued to protect the Kingdom from any activities that threatened the country’s security, stability and capabilities, he said.
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Saudi Border Guards arrest 94 drug smugglers
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Saudi Border Guards arrest 94 drug smugglers
- Border Guards continued to protect Saudi Arabia from any activities that threatened the country’s security, stability and capabilities
Saudi FM discuss regional developments with Omani and French counterparts
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi on Thursday, Saudi state agency SPA reported.
The two officials reviewed the latest regional developments and discussed joint efforts to enhance security and stability across the region
The minister also had a call with French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot during which they discusses the latest developments in the regional situation and their implications for the security and stability of the region.
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