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RIYADH: Three criminal networks involved in the smuggling and trafficking of drugs in the regions of Asir, Jazan, and the Eastern Province have been dismantled, an official source at the Saudi Interior Ministry said on Sunday.
The networks were transferring drugs to other parts of the Kingdom and laundered the money they gained, the source said.
19 people involved in the activities of these gangs were arrested, including five Ministry of Interior employees, seven Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority employees, and seven Ministry of Defense employees. The necessary legal measures were taken against them and they were referred to the Public Prosecution.
The Ministry of Interior said it announced the arrests to affirm that security authorities are vigilant against all criminal activity targeting the nation and its youth with drugs, and that it will confront anyone who dares to tamper with the security of the Kingdom, its citizens, and residents on its territory.