Saudi authorities reported early Thursday that another attempt to smuggle narcotics into the country has been thwarted as its drug war continues.
The General Directorate of Narcotics Control said that 456,000 amphetamines pills were found hidden in hidden in machinery including spare parts for elevators and other equipment. Three Egyptians, one Syrian and two Saudis were arrested in relation to the incident. The individuals were the intended recipients of the drugs, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
