The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced a successful joint operation that disrupted an international drug smuggling attempt. According to Brigadier General Talal bin Shalhoub, the security spokesperson for the ministry, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control in Saudi Arabia shared vital intelligence with Malaysian authorities, which led to the seizure of 505.6 kilograms of ketamine.
The illicit shipment was intercepted by the Anti-Narcotics Unit of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. Brig. Gen. Bin Shalhoub commended the seamless operational coordination between the two nations, highlighting the achievement as a testament to their strong security integration against transnational organized crime networks.
Furthermore, the spokesperson reiterated the Kingdom's unwavering dedication to pursuing and dismantling criminal cartels that threaten national security and target young people with illegal narcotics. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia will continue to participate in coordinated international initiatives to combat the global drug trade and safeguard societies.
