Saudi police thwart attempt to smuggle cocaine

Riyadh police said that it thwarted an attempt to smuggle and sell over 2 kg of cocaine. (SPA)
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Updated 07 May 2023
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Saudi police thwart attempt to smuggle cocaine

  • Smuggling bid involved more than 2 kg of illicit drug, police say

RIYADH: Riyadh police’s Criminal Investigation Department said that it thwarted an attempt to smuggle and sell over 2 kg of cocaine in Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Press Agency reported 

Residents of Nigerian nationality and three citizens were arrested and referred to the public prosecution, police said. 


Saudi defense minister meets with Qatar emir

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman meets with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday.
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Saudi defense minister meets with Qatar emir

  • The strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar were reviewed and the latest regional developments and efforts to address them were discussed during the meeting

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar were reviewed and the latest regional developments and efforts to address them were discussed during the meeting. Topics of mutual interest were also spoken about.

Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and their wishes of further progress and prosperity for the Qatari government and people.

In return, Sheikh Tamim sent his greetings and feelings of appreciation to the Saudi leadership.