The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) Spokesperson, Major Marwan Al-Hazmi, said that after carrying out three security operations, the directorate had seized 693 kg of hashish hidden in various locations in the Asir Region and arrested five Ethiopians, an Indian resident and four citizens. The ten accused were referred to the Public Prosecution.
Security authorities call on the public to report 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.
Source: Saudi Press Agency