Man Arrested in Tabuk for Alleged Hashish and Prohibited-Medicine Smuggling
Iqbal Ahmad
Published October 05, 2026 | 04:54 PM
Authorities in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region have arrested a man on suspicion of drug smuggling.
RIYADH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Oct, 2026)
Saudi authorities have arrested a man in the Tabuk region on suspicion of drug smuggling.
According to Saudi newspaper Sadi, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control announced the arrest as part of ongoing security efforts to protect the community and track drug-smuggling networks. The suspect allegedly smuggled 1.2 kilograms of hashish and prohibited medicines.
Authorities stated that the suspect has been detained and all legal procedures have been initiated in preparation for referring him to the Public Prosecution.
Separately, Saudi authorities announced that the Anti-Narcotics Department in Madinah had arrested a man on suspicion of smuggling controlled medicines.
According to officials in the Madinah region, the suspect was allegedly involved in smuggling controlled medical pills in violation of regulations. He has been detained, and all necessary legal procedures have been initiated. The process of referring him to the Public Prosecution for further legal action is underway.
Saudi authorities emphasized that the Anti-Narcotics Department was continuing its efforts to rid Saudi territory of drugs and track smuggling networks in order to protect the younger generation from drug addiction.
They urged citizens to immediately report people involved in drugs and smugglers to the relevant agencies so that timely action could be taken. They assured informants that their identities would be kept confidential and that they would not be required to participate in any investigation.