Saudi Arabia: Seven People Executed in One Day for Drug Trafficking

Author: Hermann ZogloPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia

Crime & Law

Saudi Arabia: Seven People Executed in One Day for Drug Trafficking

Saudi authorities executed seven individuals convicted of amphetamine trafficking on April 12, 2026, in the Riyadh region. The group included five Saudi nationals and two Jordanians, found guilty of smuggling amphetamine pills into the kingdom. This execution is part of an intensified campaign against drug trafficking, with a record total of 356 executions in 2025, 243 of which were for drug-related offenses.

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