RIYADH: Saudi authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle four million amphetamine pills hidden in a shipment of coffee capsules. Two citizens and a Yemeni national, who were scheduled to receive the shipment in Riyadh, were arrested and referred to public prosecution for further action, read a statement on the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). In another security operation on Wednesday, authorities arrested a Saudi citizen for possessing 180 kilograms of Hashish. SPA said the suspect also carried a firearm and 444 live ammunition in Riyadh. He was arrested and referred to the relevant authorities for further action. The Kingdom has intensified its crackdown on drug smuggling networks as part of its efforts to ensure safety and security and safeguard the youth from the use of narcotics.