Saudi Arabia: Anti-smuggling force

Interior minister Prince Abdelaziz Bin Saud Bin Nayef has announced the creation of a new paramilitary anti-smuggling unit, based in Najran and trained to operate in the mountainous provinces of Jizan, Asir and Najran. The Al-Afwaj Regiment will operate under the control of the Ministry of Interior and in support of frontline Saudi Border Patrol units.