The Ministry of Interior issued a statement today regarding the implementation of a death sentence by way of ta'zeer for one of the perpetrators in the Makkah region, the text of which is as follows:

Allah Almighty said: 'And do not cause corruption upon the earth after its reformation,' and He said: 'And do not seek corruption in the land; indeed, Allah does not like the corrupters,' and He said: 'Indeed, Allah does not like corruption,' and He said: 'The only reward of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and strive to cause corruption in the land is that they be killed or crucified or that their hands and feet be cut off from opposite sides or that they be exiled from the land. That is for them a disgrace in this world, and for them in the Hereafter is a great punishment.'

Mohammed Salem, of Pakistani nationality, smuggled heroin into the Kingdom. By the grace of Allah, the security authorities apprehended the aforementioned perpetrator. The investigation led to charges being brought against him for committing the crime. Upon referral to the competent court, a ruling was issued confirming the charges and sentencing him to death by ta'zeer. The ruling became final after being appealed and then upheld by the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to enforce the legally determined punishment.

The death sentence by ta'zeer for the perpetrator Mohammed Salem, of Pakistani nationality, was carried out on Thursday, 09/2/1448 AH, corresponding to 23/7/2026 AD, in the Makkah region.

The Ministry of Interior announces this to affirm to everyone the commitment of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect the security of citizens and residents from the scourge of drugs, and to impose the harshest penalties prescribed by law against those who smuggle and promote them, due to the loss of innocent lives and the severe corruption it causes in youth, individuals, and society, as well as the violation of their rights. At the same time, it warns anyone who engages in such actions that the legal punishment will be their fate.

The Ministry of Interior issued a statement today regarding the implementation of a death sentence by way of retribution for one of the perpetrators in the Makkah region, the text of which is as follows:

Allah Almighty said: "And do not cause corruption upon the earth after its reformation," and He said: "And do not seek corruption in the land; indeed, Allah does not like the corrupters," and He said: "Indeed, Allah does not like corruption," and He said: "The only reward of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and strive to cause corruption in the land is that they be killed or crucified or that their hands and feet be cut off from opposite sides or that they be exiled from the land. That is for them a disgrace in this world, and for them in the Hereafter is a great punishment."

Mohammed Salem - of Pakistani nationality - attempted to smuggle heroin into the Kingdom, and by the grace of Allah, the security authorities were able to apprehend the aforementioned perpetrator. The investigation with him resulted in charges being brought against him for committing the crime. Upon his referral to the competent court, a ruling was issued confirming the charges against him and sentencing him to death by retribution. The ruling became final after being appealed and subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to enforce what was legally determined.

The death sentence by retribution for the perpetrator Mohammed Salem - of Pakistani nationality - was carried out on Thursday, 09 / 2 / 1448 AH, corresponding to 23 / 7 / 2026 AD, in the Makkah region.

The Ministry of Interior announces this to affirm to everyone the commitment of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect the security of citizens and residents from the scourge of drugs, and to impose the harshest penalties prescribed by law against those who smuggle and promote them, due to the loss of innocent lives and the severe corruption it causes in youth, individuals, and society, as well as the violation of their rights. At the same time, it warns anyone who engages in such actions that the legal punishment will be their fate.