The patrols of the security regiments in Jazan region arrested a citizen for attempting to smuggle the narcotic khat plant hidden in a vehicle he was driving in Al-Ardah Governorate. He was arrested and legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority.
To report drug smuggling or promotion, contact the General Directorate for Narcotics Control’s number (995) or via e-mail gdnc.gov.sa@995, or the numbers (911) in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and (999) in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions. Communications are strictly confidential.