The Saudi War on Drugs
The Saudi Arabian General Directorate for Narcotics Control (GDNC) is working to stop the import and distribution of illegal drugs. Go behind the scenes with the Riyadh drug squad, catching dealers and navigating this dark and dangerous underworld. With car chases, arms dealing, and a seizing of drugs with a market value of $1.8 million, there is no denying that this is not an easy job.
The Saudi Arabian General Directorate for Narcotics Control (GDNC) is working to stop the import and distribution of illegal drugs. Go behind the scenes with the Riyadh drug squad, catching dealers and navigating this dark and dangerous underworld. With car chases, arms dealing, and a seizing of drugs with a market value of $1.8 million, there is no denying that this is not an easy job.
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