DAMMAM, 25 October: The Saudi Border Guards’ search and rescue teams in the Eastern Province rescued six citizens after their vessel collided with a navigation marker in the open sea.
Elsewhere, the Border Guards in Al-Raboah sector, Asir, arrested seven expats for violating the border security system by smuggling 154 kilograms of qat. After completing the initial legal procedures, they were referred to the relevant authorities, along with the seized items.
Security authorities have called on citizens and residents to report drug smuggling or selling, by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and 999 in other parts of the Kingdom.
Reports to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control can be submitted by calling the number 995 or by emailing 995@gdnc.gov.sa.
