RIYADH: Saudi border guards in the Jazan Region arrested a Yemeni national while trying to smuggle 20 kg of the narcotic qat.
The offender was handed over to the relevant authorities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Meanwhile in Riyadh police arrested several Ethiopian men who were found in possession of 17kg of hashish.
And in Taif, police arrested a Saudi for attempting to sell amphetamine pills.
The Saudi government has urged anyone with information related to suspected smuggling operations or customs violations to call the confidential hotline 1910, the international number 00 966 114208417, or email [email protected].
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Saudi Police carry out several drug-busting operations across the Kingdom
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Saudi Police carry out several drug-busting operations across the Kingdom
- Saudi government urge anyone with information related to suspected smuggling operations or customs violations to call the confidential hotline
Saudi crown prince receives written message from president of Tanzania
- The letter, about relations between the countries, is delivered by Tanzania’s foreign minister during a meeting with the Kingdom’s deputy foreign minister
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message on Tuesday from President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania about relations between their countries.
It was delivered by Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania’s foreign minister, and accepted on the crown prince’s behalf by Waleed Elkhereiji, the Kingdom’s deputy minister of foreign affairs.
During their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh, the ministers discussed bilateral relations and ways in which they might be enhanced in all sectors, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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