On September 10, 2024, security patrols in the Jazan Region detained two Ethiopian nationals in the Fifa Governorate for attempting to smuggle nearly 60,000 pills regulated under medical trading laws. The individuals were also found with a firearm. Legal proceedings are underway in accordance with regulations, and the seized drugs have been handed over to the appropriate authorities.
Authorities urge the public to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom. Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) at 995 or via email at [email protected]. All information will be kept strictly confidential.