Saudi authorities crack down on drug trafficking operations nationwide

- Saudi authorities arrested multiple individuals and seized large quantities of drugs across the Kingdom, urging the public to report smuggling activities.

RIYADH, March 31, 2025: Saudi authorities made multiple drug-related arrests and seizures across the Kingdom, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.

Security patrols in the Asir region arrested a citizen for smuggling 122 kg of qat hidden in his vehicle in Al-Farsha governorate.

Border Guard patrols in the Al-Raboah sector of Asir arrested 14 Ethiopians for smuggling 252 kg of qat.

The General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested a citizen in the Qassim region for selling hashish and amphetamines.

Additionally, two citizens were arrested in the Jouf region for attempting to sell 2,474 narcotic pills.

Authorities in Al-Dayer, Jazan region, stopped an attempt to smuggle 36,000 narcotic pills.

Preliminary legal procedures were completed, and all seized items were transferred to the relevant authorities.

Authorities have urged the public to report drug smuggling or selling by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 in other regions.

Reports can also be submitted confidentially to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or via email at [email protected].