Saudi authorities clampdown on drugs, illegal goods

Jeddah municipal authorities conducted a raid in Al-Aziziyah district on Thursday. (SPA)
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Updated 24 January 2025
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Saudi authorities clampdown on drugs, illegal goods

  • Security patrols in Asir and Jazan regions thwarted the smuggling of 34kg and 23kgs of qat in Al-Farsha governorate and Al-Edabi and Al-Daer governorates respectively

JEDDAH: Saudi authorities launched a series of crackdowns on illegal activities around the Kingdom.

Jeddah municipal authorities conducted a raid in Al-Aziziyah district on Thursday, confiscating three tonnes of unregistered tobacco products and 2,200 expired mixing products, along with untaxed tobacco items.

The operation, conducted jointly by municipal monitoring teams, the General Department for Monitoring and Addressing Negative Phenomena, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and other local agencies, targeted an unlicensed facility illegally converted into a commercial space and illegal worker housing.

Officials found food items and refrigeration units during the inspection. They transferred salvageable food to a charitable organization, confiscated all illegal items and sealed the premises.

Security patrols in Asir and Jazan regions thwarted the smuggling of 34kg and 23kgs of qat in Al-Farsha governorate and Al-Edabi and Al-Daer governorates respectively, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The municipality and authorities have urged residents to report violations through official channels as it continues its efforts to protect public safety.

 


Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

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Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

  • Separatist strikes target several locations, including provincial capital Quetta
  • Pakistani forces kill 67 militants in counterterror operations across southwestern province

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly condemned a series of terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various areas of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In a statement, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, and expressed its solidarity with Pakistan and its security efforts to safeguard the country’s stability.

The ministry conveyed the Kingdom’s condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for Pakistan in confronting threats to its security and maintaining the safety of its territory.

Pakistani forces killed 67 militants on Saturday while repelling coordinated separatist attacks across the southwestern province, according to security officials, as clearance operations continued across multiple districts.

The attacks, involving gunfire and explosions, targeted several locations, including the provincial capital Quetta and the coastal city of Gwadar, as well as towns in Kharan and Kalat, according to security and police officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.