In a high-level security operation reflecting the vigilance and complete readiness of Saudi security forces, coastal patrols of the Border Guard in the Haql sector of the Tabuk region thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics. Field teams successfully detected and tracked a drone attempting to cross the border, discovering it was carrying a shipment of narcotic pills.
Official sources explained that the operation resulted in the seizure of 41,000 amphetamine tablets that were being smuggled into the Kingdom. The forces handled the situation with high professionalism, completing the initial legal procedures immediately upon intercepting the shipment. The seized items were then handed over to the relevant authorities to complete the necessary investigations and identify those involved in this despicable attempt.
The ongoing war on drugs
This successful operation comes within the framework of the comprehensive and ongoing security campaign launched by the Saudi Ministry of Interior and all security sectors against drug traffickers and smugglers. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia places the utmost priority on protecting its borders and society from the scourge of drugs, and in recent years has intensified its preemptive strikes against smuggling networks, whether through land, sea, or even aerial routes using modern technologies.
Evolving smuggling methods and the vigilance of security personnel
The smugglers' use of drones indicates their desperate attempts to circumvent the stringent security measures imposed by the Kingdom at its borders. However, this incident confirms beyond any doubt that the Saudi border guards possess the technical and human resources to detect and neutralize these threats, regardless of how sophisticated their methods become. The Tabuk region, and specifically the Haql sector, is a vital area under strict surveillance due to its strategic geographical location.
Protecting society and the future of youth
The importance of these seizures extends beyond mere security; it encompasses protecting the social and health security of the Kingdom. The narcotic substance amphetamine poses a grave threat to mental and physical health, directly targeting the youth, on whom the Kingdom relies to build its future and achieve the goals of Vision 2030. Therefore, every seized narcotic pill represents saving a life and protecting a family from disintegration and ruin.
Reporting and communication channels
Believing in the importance of community involvement in combating this scourge, security authorities urge all citizens and residents to report any suspicious activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking. The Ministry affirms that all reports will be treated with complete confidentiality and without any legal repercussions for the informant.
Reports can be made through the following official channels:
• Call 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh, Eastern Province, and Madinah regions.
• Call 999 or 994 in the rest of the Kingdom.
• The General Directorate of Narcotics Control's reporting number is 995.
• Via email: [email protected ]
