The land patrols of the Border Guard in the Al-Ardah sector of the Jazan region arrested three violators of the border security system of Yemeni nationality for smuggling 53 kilograms of the narcotic khat plant. Initial legal procedures were completed against them, and they were handed over along with the seized items to the competent authority.

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 of Narcotics Control hotline (995), and via email (Email: [email protected]). All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality without any liability on the reporter.