RIYADH: Saudi authorities tackling drug traders and smugglers reported a number of arrests across the Kingdom in recent days. On Saturday, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Ardah sector of the Jazan region foiled the smuggling of 300 kg of the narcotic plant qat. Security patrols in Jazan also intercepted the smuggling of 160 kg of qat in the Al-Dayer governorate. Preliminary legal procedures were completed, and the seized items were handed to the competent authorities. Meanwhile, police in the Najran region arrested a citizen for trafficking marijuana, amphetamine and regulated medical tablets. Firearms, weapons, live ammunition and mobile phones were found in his possession. He was apprehended and faced legal measures. The General Directorate of Narcotics Control apprehended a citizen in the Turaif governorate of the Northern Borders region for trafficking amphetamine. The directorate also apprehended two Pakistani residents in Riyadh for trafficking methamphetamine and heroin. They were arrested, and legal measures were taken against them before their referral to the Public Prosecution. Security patrols in the Hafar Al-Batin governorate, in the Eastern Province, arrested a Bangladeshi resident for trafficking methamphetamine. He was apprehended and faced legal measures. The General Directorate of Narcotics Control reaffirmed its commitment to prevent drug smuggling and tighten customs procedures on imports and exports. The Saudi government has urged anyone with information related to suspected smuggling operations or customs violations to call the confidential hotline 1910, the international number 00 966 114208417, or email [email protected] . Tips received by the authority related to smuggling crimes and breaches of common customs law are treated with strict confidentiality. Financial rewards are offered for valid tips.