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Saudi ‘drugs smugglers’ arrested with 1.3m narcotics pills

Saudi authorities capture amphetamine tablets in drugs raid in Riyadh

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Saudi authorities capture amphetamine tablets in drugs raid in Riyadh

Saudi authorities arrest seven and seize 1.3m narcotics tablets in a drugs raid.

Public Security announced efforts in monitoring drug smuggling and promotion networks targeting the Kingdom and its youth led to the detection of criminal activity involving drug reception and promotion in Al-Muzahimiyah Governorate, located in the Riyadh region.

A raid was carried out, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals, including three residents from different nationalities (Egyptian, Syrian, and Bangladeshi), two Yemenis, and two citizens.

Saudi drugs raid

The authorities found 1,266,000 tablets of narcotic amphetamine professionally hidden inside glass panels.

The accused were arrested, and preliminary legal measures have been taken against them.

They have been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation.

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