The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has arrested a Saudi national on charges of drug trafficking in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Hashish (made from the resin of the cannabis plant) and 1,426 narcotic tablets were recovered from him. After the initial legal process, he was handed over to the public prosecution. On the other hand, two Ethiopian nationals were arrested for violating border security in the Al-Farsah area of \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bAsir region. They were trying to smuggle 16 kilograms of narcotics. Saudi Arabia is strict in suppressing all types of crime and is conducting operations at various levels to ensure national security. The security forces have urged citizens and residents of the country to call 911 in Mecca, Medina, Riyadh and the eastern region and 999 in the rest of the region if anyone has information about drug trafficking or sale. In addition, 995 can also be contacted directly by phone or email.<\/p>\n
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