A scheme to transport 578 kilograms of the illicit khat plant in the Al-Edabi Governorate was successfully thwarted by security patrols in Jazan.
The khat was taken by the authorities, who are also requesting Saudi nationals and inhabitants to report any suspicious drug trafficking or smuggling activity.
With the guarantee of complete confidentiality, people can report such actions by contacting the General Directorate of Narcotics Control or emergency phones.
"Jazan, August 12, 2024." Security patrols in the Al-Edabi Governorate of the Jazan region were successful in thwarting an attempt to smuggle 578 kilograms of the narcotic khat plant.The khat was taken by the authorities and brought to their notice. All Saudi nationals and residents are cordially encouraged by the security authorities to report any suspicious drug trafficking or smuggling activities they suspect may be occurring right away.If anyone knows anything about these kinds of actions, they should contact 999 from anywhere in the Kingdom or 911 from Makkah, Riyadh, or the Eastern Region. Alternatively, people can reach out to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) by email at [email protected] or by phoning 995. "We will treat all reports with strict confidentiality."