In a significant blow to drug smuggling activities, the Border Guard’s ground patrols in the Al-Aridah sector of Jazan region successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 115 kilograms of the narcotic plant, qat.
The ground patrols of the Border Guard stated that they have completed the preliminary legal procedures and handed over the seized items to the relevant authorities.
The security agencies have urged the public to report any information they have about activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking.
Citizens and residents can make these reports by calling (911) in the regions of Mecca, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and (999) in other regions of the Kingdom.
Reports can also be made to the General Directorate for Drug Control at (995), or via email at [email protected]. The agencies assured that all reports would be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
This successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts of Saudi security forces to combat drug trafficking and maintain the safety and security of the region. The public’s cooperation in reporting suspicious activities plays a vital role in these efforts.
