RIYADH: Saudi authorities recently made several drug-related arrests and confiscations in operations in the Jazan region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. In the Al-Dayer governorate of Jazan, Border Guards thwarted an attempt to smuggle 175 kg of narcotic qat. The guards also apprehended three Yemeni nationals attempting to smuggle 60 kg of qat in Jazan. In another incident, land patrols in the Jazan region arrested a citizen for selling qat plants hidden in his vehicle. Authorities also apprehended a citizen with 71 kg of hashish hidden in a vehicle in Al-Dayer governorate. Border Guards patrols in the Al-Arda governorate in the Jazan region intercepted the smuggling of 160 kg of qat. Preliminary legal procedures have been completed for all the individuals involved and all seized items have been handed to the authorities. The Saudi government urges anyone with information related to suspected smuggling operations or customs violations to call the confidential hotline 1910, the international number +966114208417, or to email [email protected] . Tips received relating to smuggling and breaches of common customs law are treated with strict confidentiality. Financial rewards are offered for valid tips.