Attempt to smuggle unlicensed medical pills thwarted in Asir

ABHA: Saudi Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Rabou’a sector of the Asir region have arrested an Ethiopian national for violating border security regulations by smuggling 49,350 unlicensed medical pills. Legal procedures have been initiated, and both the suspect and the seized contraband handed over to the relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, authorities in Jeddah have arrested a citizen for trafficking hashish and unlicensed medical pills. Legal procedures were again initiated, and the suspect referred to the competent authorities.

Security agencies have called on the public to report any information concerning drug smuggling or promotion by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions. Members of the public can also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control on 995 or by emailing 995@gdnc.gov.sa.