Saudi Arabia.. The Interior Ministry announces the execution of a person in the Eastern Province and reveals his crime

- The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday the execution of a death sentence "as a deterrent" against one of the perpetrators in the Eastern Province, according to the Saudi Press Agency "WAS". The Saudi Ministry of Interior stated in a statement: "Abuti Valil, of Indian nationality, smuggled methamphetamine into the Kingdom."

The ministry added: "By the grace of God, the security authorities were able to arrest the mentioned perpetrator, and the investigation with him resulted in charges being brought against him for committing the crime. He was referred to the competent court, where a ruling was issued confirming the charges against him and sentencing him to death (as a deterrent). The ruling became final after being upheld by his reference, and a royal order was issued to enforce what was decided legally," according to the agency "WAS". The Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed that "the death sentence (as a deterrent) was executed against the perpetrator Abuti Valil, of Indian nationality, on Sunday, 16/4/1448 Hijri, corresponding to 27/9/2026 AD in the Eastern Province."