Saudi Ministry of Interior Executes Drug Smuggler in Al-Jawf

Executed Individual: Adnan Hussein Al-Sulaiman, Syrian national
Crime: Smuggling amphetamine pills into Saudi Arabia
Legal Process: Arrest, investigation, conviction, and sentencing
Judicial Approval: Sentence upheld by the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
Execution Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Legal Basis: Sharia law and royal order
Government Message: Strong deterrence against drug trafficking

Saudi Ministry of Interior Executes Drug Smuggler in Al-Jawf; The Ministry of Interior has announced the execution of Adnan Hussein Al-Sulaiman, a Syrian national, in the Al-Jawf region for smuggling amphetamine pills into Saudi Arabia. Following his arrest by security authorities and subsequent investigation, Al-Sulaiman was charged and convicted of the crime. The death sentence, imposed as a discretionary punishment, was upheld by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. A royal order authorized its enforcement in accordance with Sharia law. The execution was carried out on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Saudi Ministry of Interior Executes Drug Smuggler in Al-Jawf – Government’s Stance on Drug-Related Crimes

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s stringent stance against drug-related offenses, highlighting the government’s commitment to enforcing severe penalties in line with Islamic law. This execution serves as a stern warning to those involved in drug trafficking and related activities, emphasizing that such crimes will result in significant legal consequences.