The statement explained that Khalid bin Atnan bin Buwayjan al-Kuwaikbi al-Ruwaili, a Saudi national, had received amphetamine tablets.

By the grace of God, security authorities managed to arrest the aforementioned perpetrator, and the investigation with him resulted in charges being brought against him for the crime. Upon referral to the competent court, a verdict was issued confirming his guilt and ordering his execution as a discretionary punishment. The verdict became final after being appealed and then upheld by the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to implement what had been legally decided.

The statement indicated that the execution of the discretionary punishment was carried out on the perpetrator, Khalid bin Atnan bin Buwayjan al-Kuwaikbi al-Ruwaili, a Saudi national, on Thursday, 2/2/1448 AH, corresponding to July 16, 2026, in the Eastern Province.

The Ministry of Interior affirmed that by announcing this, it emphasizes the Saudi government's commitment to protecting the security of citizens and residents from the scourge of drugs, and to imposing the strictest penalties prescribed by law on drug smugglers and pushers, given the loss of innocent lives, serious corruption of youth, individuals, and society, and violation of their rights. At the same time, it warns anyone who does so that legal punishment will be their fate.

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