Saudi authorities arrest multiple suspects in drug raids.
- Ayda Salem
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
RIYADH April 2, 2025: Saudi authorities made several drug-related arrests across the Kingdom, according to the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.
The General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested three citizens and a Yemeni resident in Najran for selling tablets regulated by medical circulation laws.
In another operation, a Yemeni and a citizen were apprehended with 56,119 tablets.
Authorities in Al-Dayer, Jazan, prevented an attempt to smuggle 33,450 tablets.
Border Guard patrols in Al-Aridah, Jazan, stopped the smuggling of 31 kg of hashish and arrested six Yemenis for attempting to smuggle 83 kg of qat.
Two Pakistanis were arrested in Jeddah with 4 kg of methamphetamine, also known as shabu.
Border Guard patrols in Al-Raboah, Asir, arrested eight Yemenis and Ethiopians for smuggling 144 kg of qat.
Authorities also arrested four citizens in the Eastern Province for selling hashish and amphetamines.
Preliminary legal procedures were completed, and all confiscated items were handed over to the relevant authorities.
Authorities have urged the public to report drug smuggling or sales by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 in other regions.
Reports can also be made, in strict confidence, to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or via email at [email protected].
