SAUDI,8th July 2024: The General Administration of the Mujahideen and Border Guard patrols successfully thwarted multiple smuggling attempts in Jazan and the Asir Region, seizing a total of 1,222 kg of qat.
Patrols in Jazan thwarted the smuggling of 507 kg of qat, and the confiscated items were transferred to the appropriate authorities after initial regulatory procedures.
Security regiments in the Asir Region also intercepted 240 kg of qat in the Al-Farsha Governorate.
In the Al-Raboah sector of the Asir Region, Border Guards arrested 11 Ethiopians attempting to smuggle 275 kg of qat.
Preliminary legal procedures were implemented, the suspects were arrested, and the seized drugs were handed over to the relevant authorities.
Border Guard patrols in the Al-Ardah sector of Jazan thwarted the smuggling of 200 kg of qat.
Initial regulatory procedures were promptly carried out, and the confiscated items were transferred to the authorities.
People are urged to report any information pertaining to drug smuggling or related activities.
