Saudi Arabia executes drug trafficker in Eastern Province after legal process
The Interior Ministry has executed a Saudi national convicted of smuggling hashish into the Kingdom, following completion of all judicial procedures.
On August 10, 2026, the Saudi Interior Ministry carried out the execution of Mohammed bin Mujkhar bin Abdulhadi Al-Dosari, a Saudi national, in the Eastern Province. The execution followed a thorough legal process, concluding all judicial procedures. The Ministry of Interior made the announcement on Monday, stating that the convicted individual was apprehended by security forces, leading to formal charges against him.
Investigators determined that the accused had smuggled hashish into the Kingdom. The case proceeded to a competent court, which concluded that the defendant was guilty of the offense and sentenced him to death based on discretionary punishment. The verdict remained final after appeals were exhausted and the Supreme Court upheld the decision.
A royal order was subsequently issued to execute the sentence, which was carried out in accordance with the law. The Ministry of Interior emphasized the government's dedication to safeguarding citizens and residents from the dangers posed by drug trafficking. They stressed that the most severe legal penalties would be imposed on those involved in such crimes due to the significant harm they inflict on society. The ministry also warned that anyone committing drug trafficking will face the prescribed punishment.
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