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Saudi authorities foil drug smuggling attempts in Eastern Province

Saudi police have arrested a person in the Eastern Province who was carrying illegal drugs. (SPA)
Saudi police have arrested a person in the Eastern Province who was carrying illegal drugs. (SPA)
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Updated 15 June 2024

Saudi authorities foil drug smuggling attempts in Eastern Province

Saudi police have arrested a person in the Eastern Province who was carrying illegal drugs. (SPA)

RIYADH: ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s drug control authority arrested a Bangladeshi national on Saturday after allegedly finding him in possession of 2.8 kilograms of methamphetamine, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

According to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, the confiscated items have been submitted to the Public Prosecution.

The public have been encouraged to report drug smuggling and sales to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control and can share information they have by calling 911 for Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and 999 for other regions. Alternatively, information can be emailed to [email protected].

All reports are treated confidentially.

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