New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday advised Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia to check the country's restricted medicines list after it introduced mandatory online clearance for carrying drugs. "The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has been informed that certain medicines that are legally available in India or other countries may be prohibited or subject to restrictions in the Kingdom. It has also been informed that carrying medicines in excess of prescribed limits may also attract regulatory action," the agency said in a statement. According to the statement, Saudi Arabia has introduced an electronic service platform for obtaining prior permission for the clearance of medicines intended for personal use by individuals entering or leaving the Kingdom. "As per the advisory, applications for permission are required to be submitted by the concerned individuals or their authorised representatives through the platform. Travellers are also advised to consult the official list of restricted and prohibited medicines issued by the Saudi authorities before undertaking travel," it said. The agency advised travellers from India to verify the permissibility of medicines they intend to carry and to obtain the requisite approvals, wherever applicable, before travel.htc...