Pakistani executed in Eastern Province for heroin smuggling

The Ministry of Interior has announced the execution of Muhammad Imran, a Pakistani national, in the Eastern Province after he was convicted of smuggling heroin into Saudi Arabia.

The ministry stated that security authorities apprehended the offender, and investigations led to formal charges being brought against him for the crime.

After being referred to the competent court, he was found guilty and sentenced to death by discretionary punishment (ta'zir). The verdict was upheld by the relevant authorities, and a royal order was issued to carry out the sentence in accordance with Islamic law.

The execution was carried out on Monday, 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to October 26, 2026, in the Eastern Province.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the Kingdom'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 legal consequences.