Saudi man executed in Madinah for drug trafficking
Saudi authorities have executed a citizen convicted of trafficking hashish and restricted pills in Madinah, the Interior Ministry announced.
Key Takeaways
AIAuthorities in Madinah region carried out the execution of a Saudi citizen on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 AH), after he was convicted of trafficking hashish and pills regulated for medical use.
The Ministry of Interior said in a statement that Abdulaziz bin Turabi bin Laheq Al-Jabri was arrested after being monitored by security forces. Investigations led to formal charges against him for committing the crime.
He was referred to the competent court, which found him guilty and sentenced him to death as a discretionary punishment. The verdict was upheld through the appeals process and received final approval from the relevant authorities, followed by a royal order to carry out the sentence in accordance with Islamic law.
Warning against drug trafficking
The Ministry of Interior stated that the execution reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting society from the dangers of drugs, stressing that the harshest penalties will be imposed on anyone who traffics or smuggles such substances due to the threat they pose to lives and society.
The ministry warned that anyone considering such crimes will face severe legal consequences, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia will not tolerate violations of its laws.