On September 20, 2024, Border Guard land patrols in the Aseer region successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle 120 kilograms of khat. Legal measures were initiated, and the seized khat was handed over to the relevant authorities.
Security officials are calling on the public to assist in combating drug smuggling and trafficking by reporting any suspicious activity. Residents in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions can reach out to 911, while those in other regions of the Kingdom should call 999. Additionally, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control can be contacted at 995 or via email at [email protected]. All information provided will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.