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Royal Saudi Navy Deployed In Arabian Sea For Anti-smuggling Operations

02/01/2026 10:44 PM

ISTANBUL, Jan 2 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Royal Saudi Navy has been deployed in the Arabian Sea to begin inspection and anti-smuggling operations, a spokesman for the Saudi-led Arab coalition  said Friday.

Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said on the X platform that the deployment aims to strengthen maritime surveillance and carry out operational tasks to ensure security and stability in the region.

The step comes as part of ongoing efforts by Saudi naval forces to protect international sea lanes and combat illicit activities.

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