Saudi Arabia Continues Fierce Campaign Against Drugs: Dealing Firmly with the Promoters

Saudi Arabia continues its fierce campaign against drugs, as the security authorities are still working continuously to arrest promoters and smugglers and apply the most severe penalties to them, in addition to spreading awareness campaigns among society to combat the scourge, and contributing to the treatment of addicts who have been reported in complete confidentiality.

The blows will be firm on the promoters

The Saudi Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, affirmed that the anti-drug campaign is still in its infancy and has achieved tangible results during the recent period, noting that the strong blows to confront drug dealers and smugglers are continuing and will remain firm.

This came while he was observing the progress of work through the central operations room that manages the campaign, where he listened to an explanation given by the Director of Public Security, Lieutenant General Muhammad Al Bassami, about the most prominent results of the security missions that were achieved during the last period.

And he stressed that he would not leave room for smugglers and drug dealers to target young people or tamper with security in any way, and he noted the awareness of the citizen and his role in combating the scourge through reports about its promoters and smugglers, as they are dealt with in complete confidentiality.

And he praised the great efforts made by the security men in the fight against drugs, sensing their role in preserving the security of the homeland and protecting it from the danger of the scourge, directing to convey his greetings to the security men working in all Saudi regions.

Continuous campaigns to eradicate the pest

The campaign aims to eliminate drugs in all their forms and limit their promotion, help addicts recover and raise awareness of its harmful effects on individuals and society in general, as a number of governmental and private agencies participate in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior to contribute to the complete eradication of addiction.

And Saudi Arabia had thwarted the smuggling of 47 million tablets of the narcotic amphetamine in August of last year in an operation that was the largest of its kind, which reveals the continuous targeting of Saudi Arabia and attempts that are a threat to its national security, which called on the Kingdom for many years to develop its systems in border outlets to become one of the most developed countries in this field.

Drug control at the international level

Saudi Arabia’s role in combating drugs is not limited to the local and regional levels only, but rather it cooperates with the international community to confront this scourge, the latest of which is coordination with the Greek authorities and the provision of important information that led to thwarting the smuggling of large quantities of cannabis, amounting to 5 tons and 636 kilograms, within the territory of Greece.

And the General Directorate for Drug Control in Saudi Arabia, through its spokesperson, Major Marwan Al-Hazmi, announced that it had passed the information to the competent authorities in Greece, as a result of which the narcotic substances were seized, as happened in many operations that were seized outside the country, which confirms the Kingdom’s effective role in combating drugs at the level. international.

Harsh punishments await the publishers of poisons

Those involved in drug smuggling face harsh penalties under the Saudi penal system. The penalty for drug possession and smuggling may be death, and other penalties include imprisonment for many years, flogging, and large fines.

All persons involved in drug crimes shall be subject to a fair trial and shall have the right to defend themselves. They shall be tried in the specialized criminal courts, where all legal guarantees are provided to the accused and their rights are guaranteed.

Great emphasis is being placed on combating drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia, and it is considered a serious crime that requires dealing with it firmly and with joint efforts by the security authorities, judicial authorities and civil society, and aims to reduce it and maintain the security and stability of society.