Security patrols in the Asir region arrested a violator of the border security system, an Ethiopian national, for smuggling 40 kilograms of the narcotic khat plant in Al-Farsha governorate. He was detained, legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the relevant authority.

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