Riyadh, January 5, 2022, SPA -- The Spokesperson of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) Major Mohammed Al-Najidi said that security follow ups on networks of drug smuggling and promotion that target the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its youth, have led to thwarting an attempt to smuggle and promote 790,321 Amphetamine pills, which were in the possession of a citizen in Riyadh. GDNC also foiled another attempt to smuggle 455,000 Amphetamine pills coming from abroad. This attempt was thwarted in cooperation with the General Directorate of Border Guards and the recipient, a citizen, was arrested in Tabuk. The preliminary legal measures have been taken against them and duly referred to the public prosecution. --SPA 15:57 LOCAL TIME 12:57 GMT 0020 www.spa.gov.sa/w1692493