Saudi Arabia executes a Syrian convicted of drug trafficking.
Saudi authorities have carried out a death penalty by beheading against a Syrian resident convicted of smuggling quantities of drugs into the Kingdom.
This was announced in an official statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The statement explained that the accused, Ibrahim Sayyar Al-Khalaf, had smuggled narcotic amphetamine pills into Saudi territories before being apprehended by security forces. Extensive investigations were conducted with the perpetrator, confirming his involvement in the crime, leading to his referral to the judiciary.
Al-Khalaf was sentenced to death by a judicial ruling that proved his guilt and the execution was carried out, going through all stages of litigation, including appeal and confirmation by the Supreme Court, making it final.
With royal approval, the sentence was executed on Saturday, 21st October 1446 AH (19th April 2025 AD) in the Al-Jouf region.
The Ministry of Interior confirmed that all legal and Sharia procedures were completed in accordance with the applicable regulations in the Kingdom, ensuring justice and deterring such crimes.
