Security patrols in the Mecca region arrested a Pakistani resident after he was caught promoting 5 kilograms of the narcotic methamphetamine (shabu), in a security operation that resulted in thwarting the smuggling of a quantity of narcotics.

The security authorities stated that the suspect was detained, legal procedures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority to complete the necessary procedures.

The security authorities called on citizens and residents to immediately report any information related to drug smugglers or promoters by calling 911 in the regions of Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom's regions, or via the dedicated line of the General Directorate for Narcotics Control at 995, stressing that all reports are handled with complete confidentiality.