Saudi Arabia detains 37 in high-profile case, including ministry officials
Saudi authorities have taken action against 37 individuals suspected of involvement in unauthorized activities in the Hail and Riyadh regions, according to the ministry's available information. Trending: Saudi Arabia introduces skill-based work permit system
An official source at the Ministry of Interior confirmed that six ministry employees were among them. Two representatives from the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of the National Guard, and one from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Health were arrested.
Authorities took into custody a further 28 Saudi nationals, 5 Syrian nationals, 2 Ethiopian border security violators, 1 Yemeni, and 1 expatriate from Yemen.
Authorities discovered that the illegal networks were involved in the buying and selling of restricted substances and their medically regulated tablet forms.
The relevant authority at the Ministry of Interior was able to use the information at their disposal to take action against them. Most Viewed: KSA introduces new fines related to electricity meter tampering
Following all necessary legal procedures, the authorities identified and referred the individuals to the Public Prosecution.
The government has stated categorically that the country's security services are on high alert in the face of any and all threat-related criminal schemes.
Any individual who poses a danger to the safety of the kingdom's inhabitants, citizens, or nationals shall face severe action from the security forces. According to the ministry, they will track the plots and take action on those responsible for their illegal actions. Read: UNESCO magazine features "Pearl of the Saudi Desert."
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