The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) has arrested two residents, a Pakistani and a Filipino, in Jeddah for attempting to sell 2.6 kilograms of methamphetamine. The two were referred to the Public Prosecution. In the Taif Governorate, police have arrested three Ethiopian nationals and three Saudi citizens for attempting to sell amphetamine, hashish and narcotic pills and for being in possession of firearms, live ammunition and a sum of unaccounted money. The six were referred to the public prosecution. Police in Balqarn governorate in the Asir region arrested a citizen for selling 10,805 amphetamine pills. He also had in possession an amount of money and was referred to the pertinent authority. In Hafr Albatin province, police arrested a Pakistani resident attempting to sell methamphetamine. Legal action has been taken against him before referring him to the pertinent authority. Meanwhile, Border Guards in Asir Region have foiled two separate attempts to smuggle 500 kg of khat into the country. The smugglers were apprehended and the confiscated contraband was handed over to the pertinent authority. Security authorities are calling on the public to report any information concerning drug smuggling or selling by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom's regions. They may also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or through email: [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality. — SPA
