A total of 591 arrests were made during a crackdown on smuggling operations in the Jazan and Asir regions.
Attempts to smuggle 264 kg of hashish and 473,799 controlled tablets thwarted, authorities say.
RIYADH: Saudi authorities have made 591 arrests in a crackdown on drug smuggling operations in the Jazan and Asir regions, the Ministry of Interior said.
Attempts to smuggle 264 kg of hashish, 473,799 controlled tablets and a large quantity of the narcotic khat were foiled between Dec. 19 last year and March 26, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday
A total of 591 arrests were made during the operations, the ministry said.
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