Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has uncovered a criminal network involved in drug trafficking, pretending to be in the local bee import business.
A Ministry source said that it comes as parts of unrelenting efforts to combat drug smuggling and trafficking in the Kingdom.
The source pointed out that five individuals were arrested, four Egyptian expatriates and one Saudi citizen.
Saudi drug smugglers stung
The network’s criminal activities included smuggling drugs by importing beehives through a beekeeping business, concealing amphetamine tablets in the hives, shipping them to the Kingdom, and transporting them in a refrigerated vehicle to Al Darb Governorate, in Jazan Region, where the drugs were then distributed and sold.
Legal action has been taken against the suspects, who were referred to the Public Prosecution.
The ministry reiterated its resolve to counter all attempts to undermine the security and stability of the Kingdom or endanger its citizens and residents, stressing that it remains vigilant against all criminal schemes targeting the nation with drugs.
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