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- Officials coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to ensure the arrest of the drugs’ intended recipients, resulting in two arrests
RIYADH: Saudi authorities at the ports of Al-Batha and Rub’ Al-Khali have thwarted attempts to smuggle methamphetamine, concealed within two vehicles entering the Kingdom.
During the first attempt, a truck entering the Kingdom through the Al-Batha port was subjected to customs procedures and inspected using advanced security techniques. This inspection uncovered 1.944 kg of methamphetamine concealed within the truck’s side compartments.
In the second attempt, a vehicle entering the Kingdom through the Rub’ Al-Khali port underwent customs procedures. Upon inspection, 4.140 kg of methamphetamine were discovered, hidden inside the battery compartment.
Officials coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to ensure the arrest of the drugs’ intended recipients, resulting in two arrests.
Saudi authorities said they are committed to protecting the Kingdom’s borders and would remain vigilant to thwart any smuggling attempts in cooperation with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control.