Two Pakistanis Arrested in Riyadh for Alleged Drug Trafficking
Iqbal Ahmad
Published October 07, 2026 | 06:45 PM
Riyadh Region police recovered drugs from the suspects and took them into custody.
RIYADH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2026) :
Saudi authorities have arrested two Pakistanis in Riyadh city on allegations of selling drugs. According to the Saudi newspaper Sadi, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested two Pakistani nationals in the Riyadh region for allegedly selling drugs.
Authorities stated that the arrests were made for involvement in methamphetamine trafficking, and 1.5 kilograms of drugs were recovered from the suspects. Security forces took the suspects into custody and initiated legal proceedings against them. They were also referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.
Separately, Saudi authorities announced that the General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested a citizen in Taif Governorate for allegedly smuggling amphetamine, a prohibited narcotic substance. A total of 4,198 prohibited tablets were recovered from the suspect. Authorities said the suspect was taken into custody and necessary legal proceedings were initiated, while he was also referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.
Anti-narcotics officials urged citizens to report drug traffickers to the relevant authorities so timely action could be taken against them and Saudi territory could be protected from drug addiction. Officials assured the public that the identities of informants would be kept confidential and they would not be subjected to any legal proceedings. They also reaffirmed that making Saudi territory free of drugs is the security forces’ top priority and that there would be no compromise on this commitment.