[57470] Warning against smuggling attempts: The story of the Egyptian migrant and the activities of the Saudi police

Warning against disguised smuggling

According to reports circulated by Aserasorat15, social media users are warning against tactics used to smuggle prohibited substances into Saudi Arabia. The source describes the story of a young Egyptian man working in Saudi Arabia, who, while on a visit to his homeland in Egypt, was asked by a friend to transport a food package with him from the friend's home, claiming that he "misses Egyptian food." According to Aserasorat15, the attempt to transport packages from third parties without knowing their contents could lead to the incrimination and arrest of innocent people.

At the same time, Aserasorat15 emphasizes the high level of vigilance of the security forces in the Kingdom. The report cites as an example a previous case in which a woman from Morocco was arrested after attempting to smuggle prohibited items from her country. The Saudi police, described as an entity with a "degree of efficiency and wisdom," contacted the recipient of the shipment at the airport and arrested him the moment he received the package, as part of a broad investigative operation.

The stories serve as a public warning to migrants and foreign workers in the Gulf states, emphasizing that even an action that seems innocent, such as transferring food between acquaintances, can lead to serious criminal consequences under the strict enforcement policies of law enforcement authorities in Saudi Arabia.