Saudi authorities thwart drug smugglers in Asir and Jazan

Border guards in Jazan arrested two Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 43 kg of hashish and 3,420 grams of methamphetamine into the Kingdom. (SPA)
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Updated 28 June 2024
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Saudi authorities thwart drug smugglers in Asir and Jazan

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s drug control authority arrested several people involved in smuggling and seized large quantities of drugs after operations in Asir and Jazan, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday.

Border guards in Jazan arrested two Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 43 kg of hashish and 3,420 grams of methamphetamine into the Kingdom.

Authorities also arrested a Yemeni citizen at the Jazan border for attempting to smuggle 30 kg of qat.

In Asir meanwhile, two Ethiopian citizens were arrested for smuggling 22 kg of hashish.

Saudi security authorities urged people to report any activities related to drug smuggling or promotion by calling 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh and Eastern Province regions, and 999 elsewhere in Saudi Arabia.

Alternatively, information can be emailed to [email protected]. All reports are treated confidentially.

 


Ugandan culture, arts, cuisine shine in Riyadh

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Ugandan culture, arts, cuisine shine in Riyadh

RIYADH: The Ugandan culture events under the Global Harmony initiative concluded on Wednesday at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season zones.

Organized by the ministry of media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority, the two-day events attracted visitors of several nationalities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Attendees explored Ugandan culture and arts through musical performances, traditional shows, and entertainment programs featuring Ugandan artists and influencers.

Folk groups from various regions of Uganda performed traditional songs and chants, highlighting the country’s heritage.

Participating pavilions displayed traditional clothing, handicrafts, and local cuisine, reflecting Uganda’s cultural diversity, the SPA added.

Ugandan residents expressed pride in seeing their culture presented in Riyadh and introduced to the world, reinforcing the capital’s status as a growing global cultural hub.

They noted that the events offered an opportunity to promote their heritage and strengthen its presence among diverse communities.

This year’s Global Harmony initiative celebrated 14 world cultures, each representing a different community in the Kingdom. Following the Uganda culture events are Ethiopia (Dec. 11-13) and Sudan (Dec. 14–20).