RIYADH: Security officials in Saudi Arabia arrested a citizen who was found with a large quantity of amphetamine pills and a firearm in his possession, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
Spokesman for Najran police, Maj. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Ashwi said that officials from the Special Forces for Road Security in the region managed to arrest a Saudi national in his thirties, who was found in possession of 7,160 amphetamine tablets and an unauthorized pistol-type firearm with live ammunition.
He added that he had been arrested, initial legal measures have been taken against him, and he was handed over to the competent authority, in preparation for his referral to the Public Prosecution.
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Saudi security officials arrest national in possession of over 7,000 amphetamine pills, firearm
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GACA to host Future Aviation Forum to drive global air transport growth
- Annual event offers international platform for exchanging solutions that boost efficiency and sustainability in the sector
RIYADH:The Future Aviation Forum will return to Riyadh from April 20-22, bringing together more than 11,000 global aviation experts and leaders, including ministers, regulators, manufacturers, airlines and airport authorities.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation said on X: “Under the patronage of King Salman, GACA is organizing the fourth edition of the Future Aviation Forum under the theme: Unlocking Global Growth, Designing the Future Sky.”
Organized by GACA, the annual forum is expected to help tackle the key issues and opportunities within the aviation industry.
The forum, which will see participation from more than 130 countries, 300 international speakers and in excess of 11,000 aviation industry experts, will discuss global aviation sector issues, environmental sustainability development and the enablement of advanced air mobility.
It will also focus on advancing the objectives of the aviation program aimed at transforming the Kingdom into a leading logistics hub in the Middle East and providing an attractive investment environment.
Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and GACA Board Chairman Saleh Al-Jasser said that hosting the fourth annual forum under the patronage of King Salman reflected the leadership’s commitment to boosting the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub linking three continents — Asia, Africa and Europe — in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
He said the forum represented an international platform for exchanging innovative solutions that enhanced efficiency and sustainability in the aviation sector.
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