Saudi authorities bust qat smuggling operation in Jazan

RIYADH: Saudi border guards in the Jazan region have foiled attempts to smuggle 380kg of the narcotic qat.

The seizure was handed over to the competent authority for preliminary legal procedures, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Authorities have 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 in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions.