Riyadh, Rabi'II 11, 1437, January 21, 2016, SPA -- The security spokesman of the Interior Ministry said that based on information about the presence of a number of violators of residence regulations who trade in narcotic substances in the province of Aldarb in Jazan region, an anti-narcotic unit was assigned to investigate and arrest them and seize what is in their possession. On the evening of Wednesday (yesterday) and while the anti-narcotic agents were following up one of them, he fired from a machine gun which was answered in kind, resulting in his death and seizure of one kg of hashish in his possession. Also, as a result of the exchange of fire, Sergeant Faisal Hassan al-Qaisi was injured and passed away before arriving at the hospital. Authorities are continuing investigation and follow-up of the crime. --SPA 22:36 LOCAL TIME 19:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w