RIYADH: Saudi authorities on Monday arrested four nationals for trying to distribute a large quantity of drugs.

"Security monitoring of the activities of criminal networks that promote narcotics resulted in the arrest of four citizens in the Qassim and Tabuk regions for promoting narcotic substances,” said Maj. Mohammed Al-Nujaidi, spokesman for the General Directorate of Narcotics Control.

He added that officials seized 75,855 amphetamine tablets, 38 kg of hashish, 9,160 pills subject to the regulation of medical circulation, 74 grams of shabu (methamphetamine), a firearm, ammunition and cash.

Al-Nujaidi said the initial legal measures have been taken against the four nationals, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.