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Arab News
7 days ago
- Arab News
Saudi authorities intensify efforts against drug traffickers and dealers
RIYADH: Saudi authorities have made numerous drug-related arrests throughout the Kingdom recently, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Border Guard patrols in Al-Dayer, Jazan region, arrested eight Yemenis trying to smuggle in a total of 240 kg of qat in multiple separate attempts. The same sector also saw authorities thwart the attempted smuggling of 42 kg of hashish. In another attempt, land patrols in Al-Dayer prevented the smuggling in of 54 kg of hashish, 343,000 tablets regulated for medical use, and 2,000 amphetamine tablets. In Jazan's Fifa governorate, security patrols arrested two Ethiopians smuggling 35 kg of qat. In Al-Raboah, Asir region, Border Guard patrols arrested five Yemenis and Ethiopians smuggling 100 kg of qat and also prevented the smuggling in of a further 280 kg of qat. Also in Asir, a Sudanese resident was arrested with 125 kg of qat in Dhahran Al-Janoub, and an Ethiopian with 46 kg of qat in Al-Farsha. Security patrols in the Eastern Province arrested an Indian resident for selling heroin. Patrols from the General Directorate of Mujahideen in Jazan arrested two Ethiopians selling hashish, amphetamine, and regulated pills. The General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested four citizens in the Eastern Province for the possession of 108 kg of hashish and for selling regulated tablets. Officials also arrested two Yemenis in Najran for selling amphetamines, locally known as shabu. Preliminary legal procedures were completed in all cases, and all seized items have been handed to the relevant authorities, the SPA reported. Authorities have urged the public to report drug smuggling or sales 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 via email at [email protected] or by calling 995.
Gulf Insider
12-06-2025
- Gulf Insider
Several Arrests Made In Drug Crackdown Across Saudi Arabia
Border Guard patrols in the Al-Raboah sector of the Asir region arrested 14 Ethiopians for smuggling 260 kg of qat In a separate incident, four Ethiopians were arrested for smuggling 28 kg of qat in Al-Farsha governorate Saudi authorities have made numerous drug-related arrests throughout the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Border Guard patrols in the Al-Raboah sector of the Asir region arrested 14 Ethiopians for smuggling 260 kg of qat. In a separate incident, four Ethiopians were arrested for smuggling 28 kg of qat in Al-Farsha governorate. Security patrols in Asir also arrested a citizen with 11 kg of qat in the same governorate. In the Al-Dayer sector of the Jazan region, authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle 600 kg of qat. In another case, Border Guard patrols arrested an Ethiopian trying to smuggle 80 kg of qat. The General Directorate of Mujahideen in Jazan arrested two citizens for selling hashish, while the General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested two Pakistanis and an Indonesian in Jeddah with 1.5 kg of methamphetamine, locally known as shabu. A citizen was also arrested in the Baha region for selling amphetamine. Preliminary legal procedures have been completed for all individuals, and the seized narcotics have been handed over to the authorities. The Saudi government urges anyone with information about smuggling or customs offenses to call the confidential hotline 1910, the international number +966114208417, or email 1910@ All information is treated with strict confidentiality. Financial rewards are offered for valid information.
Jordan News
11-06-2025
- Jordan News
Large-Scale Drug Smuggling Attempt from Syria to Jordan Foiled - Jordan News
Early Wednesday morning, the Eastern Military Region thwarted an attempt to infiltrate and smuggle large quantities of narcotics from Syrian territory into Jordanian land, within its area of responsibility. اضافة اعلان A military source from the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army stated: "Border Guard forces in the Eastern Military Region, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, successfully foiled an attempt to infiltrate and smuggle a significant amount of narcotics." The source explained that a group of smugglers was detected trying to illegally cross the border. Quick reaction patrols were immediately dispatched and engaged according to the rules of engagement, forcing the smugglers to retreat deep into Syrian territory. A thorough search and inspection operation led to the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, which were then handed over to the relevant authorities. The source affirmed that the Jordanian Armed Forces remain fully committed to firmly and decisively preventing all forms of infiltration and smuggling, and to countering any attempt to compromise the security and stability of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Al Arabiya
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Finland summons Russian diplomat over suspected airspace violation
Finland's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had summoned Russia's top diplomat to Helsinki over a suspected June 10 violation of Finnish airspace, the second such event in under three weeks. NATO member Finland on Tuesday said it believed a Russian military aircraft entered its airspace off the coast of Porvoo in the southern part of the Nordic country, and that the Finnish Border Guard was investigating the incident. 'The foreign ministry has invited Russia's acting head of mission to speak on the issue today,' the Finnish ministry said in a statement to Reuters.
Reuters
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Finland again summons Russian diplomat over a suspected airspace violation
HELSINKI, June 11 (Reuters) - Finland's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had summoned Russia's top diplomat to Helsinki over a suspected June 10 violation of Finnish airspace, the second such event in under three weeks. NATO member Finland on Tuesday said it believed a Russian military aircraft entered its airspace off the coast of Porvoo in the southern part of the Nordic country, and that the Finnish Border Guard was investigating the incident. "The foreign ministry has invited Russia's acting head of mission to speak on the issue today," the Finnish ministry said in a statement to Reuters.
