Saudi man executed in Riyadh for repeated amphetamine trafficking

The Ministry of Interior on Thursday carried out the execution of Marzouk bin Misfer bin Abdullah Al-Jahdali, a Saudi national, in the Riyadh region after he was convicted of repeatedly trafficking amphetamine tablets through receipt and transport.

The ministry stated that security authorities apprehended the offender, and investigations led to formal charges. He was referred to the competent court, which found him guilty and sentenced him to death under discretionary punishment.

The ruling became final after it was upheld by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to enforce the sentence, which was carried out today in the Riyadh region.

Warning against involvement in drug crimes

The Ministry of Interior reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting society from the scourge of drugs and to imposing the strictest legal penalties on traffickers and dealers due to the severe harm they cause to individuals and the community.

The ministry again warned against involvement in such crimes, stressing that anyone found guilty of trafficking or smuggling narcotics will face the prescribed legal punishment.