EXRNANAL InBox War

Taghreed Ibrahim Al -Tasan

In an intertwined world, it requires security interconnection and common strategies, Saudi efforts to combat drug smuggling come as a real model to protect national and regional security.

The Ministry of Interior announced last week to thwart an attempt to smuggle seven million tablets of narcotic amphetamine through Iraqi territory, thanks to effective intelligence coordination between the competent authorities in the two countries, which reflects a high level of security vigilance and international partnership to combat organized crime.

This process is not merely thwarting a drug shipment, but rather is part of a continuous battle against one of the most dangerous threats targeting societies, which is the trafficking of toxins that undermine social, health and economic stability.

Drug smuggling is no longer just an internal criminal activity, but rather a cross -border organizer managed by complex international networks, seeking to exploit security gaps, and to rely on innovative means to hide narcotic substances within legitimate goods shipments, as happened in this process in which children’s games and ironing tables were used to hide deadly toxins.

These methods clarify the development of the organized crime, which requires the development of tools to address them, not only security, but also intelligence, technically and legislative.

This security strike comes to confirm that the Kingdom, represented by the Ministry of Interior, does not deal with drugs as an internal problem only, but rather as a regional and global threat that requires concerted efforts with friendly and brotherly countries, as happened in cooperation with the Iraqi authorities. The information exchange between the security services is a decisive element in disrupting smuggling networks before they reach their final destination, which gives these efforts a strategic dimension aimed at drying the sources of this illegal trade, and not only objection to its shipments.

The security dimension of this process clearly appears in the way to monitor suspicious movements early, which confirms the success of the Saudi security work system in adopting a proactive approach that depends on accurate intelligence information, which limits the ability of these networks to expand.

Taking these operations before the borders exceeds the achievement of the effectiveness of security control and the deterrent policies that the Kingdom adopts in drug control, whether at the level of control or by imposing strict penalties on those involved.

Socially, thwarting the smuggling of this huge amount of amphetamine is a direct protection for young people, and they are the most targeted group by drug dealers.

Addiction is not only limited to individuals, but also extends to affect families and society as a whole, causing moral, health and economic collapses.

Therefore, every successful security operation against smuggling networks means saving thousands of falling into the spiral of addiction, and reducing the social losses that result from the spread of these toxins.

This security cooperation also strengthens the idea that the war on drugs is not the responsibility of one country, but rather a common effort in which the security services should join hands across the border, given the transit nature of the countries of this crime. The Kingdom, through its effective security initiatives, proves that national security is not limited to protecting the borders only, but also includes having the ability to influence externally through security and intelligence alliances that guarantee control of the threat sources before it reaches inside.

The economic dimension cannot be overlooked in this case, as the drug trade is not just a criminal crime, but rather an illegal industry that generates billions of dollars annually, and is often linked to the financing of terrorist groups and criminal organizations.

Thwarting such operations does not only mean reducing the supply within illegal markets, but also strikes at the heart of the sources of financing these entities that threaten regional stability.

The Kingdom, through its integrated strategy in drug control, combines strict security work, international cooperation and community awareness, realizing that security solutions alone are not sufficient to eliminate the phenomenon. Preventive programs aimed at educating the community about the dangers of drugs and supporting treatment and rehabilitation programs for users are all basic components in a comprehensive strategy that aims to build a society immunized against this scourge.

In conclusion, this security process represents a model to be followed in joint security work, and confirms that the Kingdom is continuing in its firm strategy to combat drugs by all available means.

It is a clear message that the war against drugs is continuing, and that it does not tolerate the confrontation of any attempt that threatens the security and stability of society. The bet here is not only to thwart shipments, but to eradicate the roots of this crime that targets the future of generations.