The Ministry of Interior carried out the death penalty in the Riyadh region against a Saudi national for attempting to bring in and receive a quantity of hashish for the purpose of trafficking.
The Ministry stated that the security authorities were able to arrest the accused, and the investigation resulted in him being charged with committing the crime. After being referred to the competent court, a ruling was issued against him confirming the charges and sentencing him to death. The ruling became final after being appealed and then upheld by the Supreme Court. A royal order was issued to enforce the legally prescribed punishment, and the sentence was carried out.
The Ministry of Interior confirmed to everyone the government’s commitment to protecting the security of citizens and residents from the scourge of drugs and applying the most severe penalties prescribed by law against their smugglers and traffickers.
