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French prisons attacked in response to government’s narco crackdown, minister says

French prisons attacked in response to government’s narco crackdown, minister says

  • Military-grade weapons were fired at entrance to Toulon prison, in southern France, the prison officials’ union UFAP said
  • “Attempts have been made to intimidate staff in several prisons, ranging from burning vehicles to firing automatic weapons,” Darmanin wrote on X
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Authorities arrest 2 for trafficking controlled pills in Asir

Authorities arrest 2 for trafficking controlled pills in Asir

By Arab News ·
Saudi authorities make arrests in ongoing anti-drug operations

Saudi authorities make arrests in ongoing anti-drug operations

By Arab News ·
Three criminal networks involved in the smuggling and trafficking of drugs in the regions of Asir, Jazan, and Eastern Province. video

19 arrested after three drug gangs dismantled in Saudi Arabia, interior ministry says

By Arab News ·
Frenchman returns home after Indonesian death row reprieve: airport source

Frenchman returns home after Indonesian death row reprieve: airport source

Frenchman on Indonesian death row to be sent home

Frenchman on Indonesian death row to be sent home

By AFP ·
Saudi Arabia has executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking. (File/Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia executes 6 Iranians for drug trafficking

By Arab News ·
Two criminal networks that specialized in smuggling amphetamine tablets and hashish have been dismantled.

Drug smuggling and trafficking networks dismantled: Saudi interior ministry source

By Arab News ·
Authorities bust drug smugglers across Kingdom

Authorities bust drug smugglers across Kingdom

By Arab News ·
Attempted drug smuggling thwarted by Jordan

Attempted drug smuggling thwarted by Jordan

By Arab News ·
Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle 7,200 medical tablets

Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle 7,200 medical tablets

By Arab News ·
3 arrested in Saudi drug busts

3 arrested in Saudi drug busts

By Arab News ·
Saudi authorities arrest five Ethiopians for smuggling illegal qat 

Saudi authorities arrest five Ethiopians for smuggling illegal qat 

By Arab News ·

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