Five Ethiopian drug traffickers executed in Asir
Saudi Arabia executed five Ethiopian nationals convicted of smuggling hashish in Asir after a final court ruling, the Interior Ministry said.
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AIThe Ministry of Interior on Thursday carried out the execution of five drug traffickers in the Asir region.
The ministry identified the individuals as Seqaw Asay Brato Tesfay, Kenfe Teklay Hadosh Fuado, Mekele Merhan Gerzagir Gebra, Desta Gebre Kiros Ambaya, and Mahari Gebre Howarie Hilah Hilasa, all Ethiopian nationals. They were convicted of jointly smuggling hashish into the Kingdom.
According to the ministry, security authorities arrested the offenders, and investigations led to formal charges. The case was referred to the competent court, which found them guilty and issued a final verdict of execution. The ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court and a royal order was issued to carry out the sentence.
The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting citizens and residents from the dangers of drugs, enforcing the strictest penalties against traffickers and dealers, and warned that anyone involved in such crimes will face severe punishment under the law.