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An intense Saudi war on drugs

May 11, 2023

Maha Mohammed Sharif

The problem of drugs in the world as a whole exists, and it has devastating effects on the individual and society in all areas of life, and we say in general that the interest of the individual is ultimately compatible with the interest of the group, from a psychological, social and economic point of view, and we must shed light on its danger, and the effects that result from it mentally and morally, and out of sheer duty, everyone must confront this danger that disturbs global peace and security.

And the campaign against drugs comes from the leadership’s awareness of the seriousness of the situation and the extent of targeting the Saudi people, so it is imperative that there be intentional signs that are indispensable. The Saudi Public Prosecution said: “Anyone who frequents a place prepared for the use of narcotic substances or psychotropic substances, while knowingly using them, shall be punished with imprisonment.” What is going on in that place, even if it is not proven that he has been abused.” And Public Security: Urging to report drug smugglers and dealers on 995 for the security of the homeland and the safety of the family and society.

Accordingly, he must interpret and explain this imminent danger in terms of the quality and impact of the drug user or addict, whose spread has doubled in recent years in terms of problems and events, and their repercussions have become more dangerous, as strange incidents have appeared on society, the common denominator among which are the types The National Drug Control Committee in Saudi Arabia, known as “Nebras”, has warned of the danger of drugs in general and methamphetamine – known as “shabu”, which is a stimulant that has a strong effect on the central nervous system. It is prepared from amphetamine, and it is a chemically manufactured drug that has A number of names according to the geographical location, such as: “Shabu, Meth, Crystal, Speed, Snow,” noting that it “causes a sudden increase in dopamine levels in the brain.

Which changes the way the abuser thinks and absorbs the events around him, in addition to auditory and visual hallucinations, which makes him in a state of psychological disorder that leads him to violence and recklessness in his behavior in general. In this regard, the doubling of awareness efforts in universities, schools and health facilities concerned with drug addiction treatment, and the continuation of such campaigns will in fact contribute to a disciplined mind that is able to manage itself independently without external influence, for a future that is liberated from the chains of others who have it. A negative impact on development and development at various levels; Because drugs have a great disturbance in societies.

The other issue that we must clarify is the ability and empowerment of the competent authorities to combat the danger of drugs in the Kingdom and their success in everything they do with the best methods and techniques. In this field, and this goal has one goal, which is to provide psychological, social and medical support for addicts and to restore them to normal life in society.

As a result of this proposition, our country is witnessing an intense security campaign against drugs. The authorities have succeeded in seizing huge quantities of types of drugs inside and through the Kingdom’s ports, for many years, and they have been working to thwart attempts to smuggle millions of tablets of the narcotic amphetamine hidden in various shipments through the Jeddah Islamic Port. And other outlets, and the Kingdom has for years seized many shipments of goods, vegetables and fruits, in which the drug Captagon is hidden.

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Arab Desk

Arab Desk

The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

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