Saudi Arabia Executes Seven for Drug Trafficking in Single Day
Summary
Saudi Arabia executed seven individuals convicted of smuggling amphetamine pills in Riyadh as a deterrent measure. The country has seen an increase in executions, especially related to drug offenses since resuming the death penalty for drugs in late 2022.
Key Points
- Saudi Arabia executed seven people convicted of drug trafficking in a single day in Riyadh.
- Five Saudi nationals and two Jordanians were executed for smuggling amphetamine pills.
- Since 2026, Riyadh has executed 61 people, 38 related to drug offenses, with 33 being foreign nationals.
- Saudi Arabia resumed the death penalty for drug crimes in late 2022 after a three-year suspension, facing international criticism for its high execution rates.
