Almost no country is free from the scourge of illicit drugs, but Saudi Arabia – the custodian of Islam’s holiest shrines – is emerging as one of the world’s biggest destinations for illegal substances. The problem has only grown over the past decade. Between 2015 and 2019, Saudi Arabia accounted for more than 45 percent […]
Saudi Arabia: The Drug Hub of the Middle East
The country’s large drug trade contradicts its reputation as a religious center.
