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Saudi Border Guard coastal patrols in Yanbu detained three Filipino residents after authorities said they were fishing without a permit and using prohibited equipment in Saudi territorial waters. Legal procedures were initiated in coordination with the relevant authorities.
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Saudi Border Guard patrols in Jazan’s Al-Ardah sector detained an Ethiopian national after authorities said he attempted to smuggle 65,685 medically regulated pills and 60 kilograms of hashish. Initial procedures were completed and the suspect and seized items were transferred to the relevant authorities.
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Saudi Civil Defense issued a series of potential-danger alerts across Jeddah, Taif, Yanbu, AlUla, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Abha late on September 18 before later announcing that the danger had passed.
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Saudi Civil Defense declared the danger over in Riyadh and Al-Kharj early on September 19 after activating the National Early Warning Platform and instructing residents how to shelter during a potential aerial threat.
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Governments and regional and Islamic organizations issued a series of statements condemning recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressing support for the Kingdom after a ballistic missile was intercepted near Riyadh.
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Saudi customs authorities recorded 1,173 contraband seizures at land, sea and air ports in the latest weekly tally, according to figures attributed to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.
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The UAE condemned a school shooting in South Cotabato in the Philippines, expressed condolences to victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery, while local reporting said students were among the dead and wounded.
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Kuwait Fire Force carried out 16 administrative closures, issued 27 notices and delivered two closure warnings during a multi-agency safety inspection campaign in Fahaheel Industrial Area.
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Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack that Riyadh said caused injuries and damage, while Iraq opened an investigation after confirming the launch originated from Maysan province.
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Kuwait condemned the drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, calling it a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to regional stability and energy security while urging Iraq to prevent its territory being used for further attacks.
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The UAE has sent its condolences to the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a tragic school fire in Bukavu.
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Kuwait's AMAN development team recently toured the National Emergency Operations Center in Switzerland. The visit aimed to analyze the Swiss crisis management framework, supporting Kuwait's efforts to establish its own comprehensive national emergency and risk management system.
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The Saudi Border Guard land patrols apprehended five Yemeni nationals in the Jazan and Najran regions for attempting to smuggle 150 kilograms of khat, 30 kilograms of hashish, and over 4,000 regulated medical tablets.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security (SFES) arrested five Pakistani residents in the Makkah region for illegally extracting sediment. Authorities seized five pieces of excavation and transport equipment and initiated legal proceedings against the suspects.
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A delegation from the UAE Wrestling Federation, led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, met with the Police Sports Association in Abu Dhabi to discuss closer collaboration and the development of the sport.
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The Saudi Border Guard intercepted three separate smuggling attempts in the Jazan and Asir regions, arresting 13 individuals. The security operations led to the seizure of 280 kilograms of khat, 37 kilograms of hashish, and 45,000 regulated medical tablets.
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Saudi Arabia and Malaysia have successfully cooperated to intercept an attempt to smuggle more than 505 kilograms of ketamine. The operation was made possible through crucial intelligence provided by Saudi drug control authorities to their Malaysian counterparts.
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Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority intercepted 18,549 amphetamine pills hidden inside a postal parcel at Dammam's King Fahd International Airport. Following the seizure, four individuals were arrested.
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The Saudi Embassy in the United Kingdom is monitoring the condition of a Saudi national who was seriously wounded in a knife attack during an attempted robbery in London's Mayfair district on Friday. Officials have urged citizens to avoid displaying luxury items.
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The Saudi Border Guard intercepted three smuggling attempts in the Jazan and Asir regions, seizing 154 kilograms of khat, 24 kilograms of hashish, and 19,120 regulated medical tablets, resulting in the arrest of Ethiopian nationals.
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The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment identified 239 suspected cases of commercial cover-up in Saudi Arabia during August. Following 5,161 inspection tours across multiple retail and service sectors, authorities have referred the violators for investigation and potential legal penalties.
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