Omani executed in Eastern Province for drug smuggling
Saudi authorities execute Omani national convicted of smuggling hashish into the Kingdom's Eastern Province, the Interior Ministry announced.
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AIAuthorities in the Eastern Province on Sunday carried out the death penalty against Samir Khamis Barik, an Omani national, after he was convicted of smuggling hashish into Saudi Arabia.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, security forces apprehended the offender, who was then referred to the competent court. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to death. The verdict was upheld by the relevant authorities, and a royal order was issued to implement the sentence in accordance with Islamic law.
The execution was carried out on Sunday, 24 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to September 6, 2026, in the Eastern Province.
The Ministry of Interior reiterated the Saudi government’s commitment to protecting society from the dangers of drugs and enforcing the strictest penalties against traffickers and dealers. The ministry warned that anyone attempting such crimes would face severe legal consequences.