Saudi Arabia executes man for repeat amphetamine trafficking in Jazan
The Interior Ministry has executed a Saudi national in Jazan after his second conviction for selling amphetamine pills, following a royal order.
Saudi Arabia has carried out the death sentence of Hassan bin Mohammed bin Yahya Mhanashi, a Saudi national from Jazan Province. This follows his second conviction for trafficking amphetamine pills. Security forces arrested the individual, and investigations confirmed his involvement in the crime. The Ministry of Interior stated that the death penalty was handed down after a final court ruling and was subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court and a royal order.
The execution took place on Monday, March 18, 1448H, which corresponds to August 31, 2026. The Ministry of Interior emphasized its commitment to combating drug trafficking and warned that severe legal repercussions await those engaged in such illegal activities.
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