Saudi Arabian authorities seized 138 tons of khat and 2.8 tons of cannabis in anti-drug trafficking operations across four regions of the country. A total of 1,980 people were arrested in connection with the operations.
The seized drugs included 942,485 amphetamine pills and 2,695,731 pills subject to regulation for medical distribution.
Operations carried out in four regions
The seizures took place in Tabuk in the northwest and in the southwestern regions of Jizan, Asir and Najran.
Authorities announced that those arrested included 1,123 Ethiopian nationals, 832 Yemeni nationals and 25 Saudi nationals who had violated border security regulations.
Interior Ministry calls for tip-offs
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry called on citizens and residents to report to the authorities any information they obtain about drug trafficking or dealing.
Saudi Arabian authorities periodically announce the results of similar operations as part of efforts to combat drug trafficking and dealing.