Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Dayer sector of Jazan region arrested 9 violators of the border security system of Ethiopian nationality for smuggling 180 kilograms of the narcotic khat plant. Initial legal procedures were completed against them, and they and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority.

The security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any available information about any activities related to drug smuggling or promotion by calling (911) in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and (999) and (994) in the rest of the Kingdom's regions, as well as the General Directorate for Narcotics Control report number (995), and via email ([email protected]). All reports will be handled with complete confidentiality without any liability on the informant.