Saudi Arabia arrests 6 in drug bust

Saudi security forces are appealing to the public to report information concerning drug smuggling or dealing. (SPA)
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Updated 22 April 2024
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Saudi Arabia arrests 6 in drug bust

  • Preliminary legal procedures have been completed for all the individuals involved

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested three Yemeni nationals and three Saudi citizens in Tabuk for attempting to sell narcotics, Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday
Preliminary legal procedures have been completed for all the individuals involved, who were subsequently referred to the Public Prosecution.
Security authorities have reiterated their call for the public to report any information concerning drug smuggling or selling by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern regions and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions.
Individuals with information may also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or through email: [email protected] for information, which would be treated with strict confidentiality.
 


Saudi crown prince congratulates Netherlands PM on forming government

Updated 24 February 2026
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Saudi crown prince congratulates Netherlands PM on forming government

  • Rob Jetten, 38, has become the youngest PM of the Netherlands

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a congratulatory telegram to Rob Jetten for assuming office as prime minister of the Netherlands and forming a government.

Jetten, 38, became the youngest prime minister in the country’s history following his party’s success in the October elections.

The crown prince extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to Jetten and the people of the Netherlands, wishing them further progress and advancement, according to the Saudi Press Agency.