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Somalia: Saudi Arabia Executes Three Somali Nationals Convicted of Hashish Smuggling
[Shabelle] Riyadh -- Saudi Arabia has on Sunday executed three Somali nationals convicted of smuggling hashish into the kingdom, the Interior Ministry said, as the Gulf state continues to carry out capital punishment for drug-related offences despite mounting criticism from human rights groups.
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Times of India
· Jun 21, 2026
Massive crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests more than 15,000 residency, labour and border violators in one week
Massive crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests more than 15,000 residency, labour and border violators in one week
Arab Times Online
· Jun 26, 2026
Saudi Arabia Seizes 1.4 Million Amphetamine Pills Hidden Inside Rock Crusher; 1 Jordanian Resident and 3 Saudis Arrested
RIYADH, Jun 26: Saudi authorities have foiled another major drug smuggling operation, seizing more than 1.4 million amphetamine pills concealed inside a rock-crushing machine and a...
ANTARA News
· Jul 7, 2026
Makassar Customs foils 1kg meth smuggling attempt from Malaysia
The Makassar Customs Office and the South Sulawesi Regional Police have uncovered a methamphetamine smuggling operation ...
Libya Review
· Jun 26, 2026
Libya Deports 133 Migrants
Libya’s Anti-Illegal Migration Agency in Al-Butnan has deported 133 undocumented migrants who entered the country illegally, the branch said. The deported migrants were from Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt. The operation was carried out after the completion of all required legal procedures. According to the agency, some of the migrants were arrested while attempting [] The post Libya Deports 133 Migrants appeared first on LibyaReview.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 2, 2026
Three Nigerians arrested in India over alleged drug trafficking
At least three Nigerians have been arrested in India over their alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking operation. According to a report by The New Indian Express on Wednesday, the suspects reportedly entered India on medical and tourist visas before allegedly engaging in illicit drug activities. The suspects were identified as Ambemo Victor, 37; [] Three Nigerians arrested in India over alleged drug trafficking
RedState
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Related coverage for "Somalia: Saudi Arabia Executes Three Somali Nationals Convicted of Hashish Smuggling": Times of India — Massive crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests more than 15,000 residency, labour and border violators in one week. Arab Times Online — Saudi Arabia Seizes 1.4 Million Amphetamine Pills Hidden Inside Rock Crusher; 1 Jordanian Resident and 3 Saudis Arrested. ANTARA News — Makassar Customs foils 1kg meth smuggling attempt from Malaysia. Libya Review — Libya Deports 133 Migrants. Daily Post Nigeria — Three Nigerians arrested in India over alleged drug trafficking. RedState — Human Smugglers Now Exploiting Rideshares Near Texas Border