Saudi authorities have executed a Pakistani national in the Makkah region after convicting him of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Kingdom.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior said the accused, identified as Naqab Khan, was arrested on drug smuggling charges.
Investigations confirmed his involvement, and the charges were proven through official evidence and his confessional statement.
Following the completion of all legal procedures, the case was presented before a Saudi court. Based on the investigation findings and the confession, the court awarded the death penalty, which was subsequently carried out.
Saudi authorities reiterated that strict punishments are enforced to combat drug trafficking and maintain public security in the Kingdom.