Interior Spokesman: Security Vigilance foils Major Drugs

Riyadh, June 07, SPA -- The vigilance of the security men has foiled
an attempt to smuggle big quantities of drugs into the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia across land and sea entry points, said the security
spokesman at the Interior Ministry.

He noted that 5,557,864 tablets of Fenethylline, commonly known as
'Captagon' as well as 3 tons, 2 Kilograms and 340 grams of Hashish in
addition to 19.51 Kilograms of Heroin were seized and the smugglers
were apprehended.

The smugglers and peddlers included 91 Saudis and 75 persons of
different nationalities.


The spokesman reiterated that the security men will spare no effort
for the protection of the society from the menace of drugs, and that
they will determinedly work for nabbing those who try to undermine
the society's security.

He pointed out that the criminals will be tried before the courts.


--SPA