In a series of operations, the Saudi security forces have apprehended three citizens and four residents from Yemen, Sudan, and Pakistan for their involvement in drug trafficking across various locations. The arrests were announced on Saturday, highlighting a significant crackdown on narcotics within the kingdom.
The General Directorate for Drug Control in Saudi Arabia reported the detention of two Yemeni residents in the Jazan region, found in possession of 31 kilograms of hashish. The authorities have taken legal measures against them and referred their cases to the Public Prosecution, as per the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
In a similar vein, a Pakistani resident was arrested in the Badr governorate of the Medina region for distributing hashish. The individual is currently under legal proceedings and awaits further action by the Public Prosecution. Another operation led to the capture of a Sudanese resident in the Tabuk region, found promoting methamphetamine (known locally as ‘Shabu’) and hashish. This suspect, too, has been subjected to legal procedures and referred to the Public Prosecution.
Additionally, the Saudi Public Security announced via its “X” platform account (formerly Twitter) the arrest of two citizens involved in the distribution of amphetamine, concealed within a vehicle operated by one of the individuals. Another citizen was detained for using a residential apartment as a base for trafficking hashish and amphetamine.
In a parallel development, the Border Guard’s land patrols in the Rabu’a sector of the Asir region thwarted an attempt to smuggle 350 kilograms of the qat plant, a stimulant drug. The initial legal processes have been completed, and the seized substances have been handed over to the relevant authorities.
These operations underscore the Saudi government’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse within the kingdom, reflecting a broader commitment to maintaining public health and safety.
