JAZAN: Border Guards in Jazan, Saudi Arabia thwarted an attempt to smuggle 550 kilograms of khat into the Kingdom on Monday.  The khat was found in two separate packages, the first consisted of 300 kilograms and the second was 250 kilograms.  Authorities seized the drugs and arrested those responsible for the smuggling.  Khat is a flowering shrub native to the Arabian peninsula.  People chew khat leaves because of the stimulant effects it has, which is said to be similar to cocaine and methamphetamine Security authorities call on the public to report information concerning drug smuggling or selling by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions and 999 in the rest of the Kingdoms regions. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality. Additionally, individuals can contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or send an email to [email protected] .