RIYADH: Saudi forces have busted a drug smuggling ring, seizing a massive haul of more than 20 million amphetamine tablets inside a grapefruit shipment, state news agency, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
General Directorate of Narcotics Control spokesman, Captain Mohammed bin Khaled Al-Najidi, said security officials monitoring activities of criminal networks, in coordination with the General Customs Authority, thwarted an attempt to smuggle 20,190,500 pills through the Jeddah Islamic Port. .
He said eight people were arrested - two Saudi citizens and six residents.
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Saudi authorities foil massive drug smuggling attempt
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Saudi authorities foil massive drug smuggling attempt
- Eight people arrested - two Saudi citizens and six residents
- Haul of durgs was found in a shipment of grapefruit
Crown prince, Qatar Emir discuss regional developments in phone call
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone on Thursday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar.
During the call, the two leaders reviewed the fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and discussed ways to strengthen and develop cooperation, in addition to exchanging views on regional and international developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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