The Eastern Province was the site of the execution of Mohammed bin Mujakhar bin Abdulhadi Al-Dosari, a Saudi national, on Monday, 27 Safar 1448 AH, corresponding to August 10, 2026.
The Ministry of Interior announced the execution via SPA. The individual was convicted of smuggling hashish into the Kingdom, leading to his arrest by security authorities.
Following an investigation, the accused was referred to the competent court, which issued a ruling of death as a discretionary penalty (Ta’zir). This judgment became final after being appealed and upheld by the Supreme Court, followed by a royal order to implement the legal decision.
The Ministry of Interior stated that the government aims to protect citizens and residents from drugs by applying the strictest penalties against smugglers and promoters due to the corruption and loss of life caused by these substances.
Who was executed in the Eastern Province and why? Mohammed bin Mujakhar bin Abdulhadi Al-Dosari, a Saudi national, was executed in the Eastern Province. He was put to death as a discretionary penalty after being convicted of smuggling hashish into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
When was the execution carried out? The execution took place on Monday, 27 Safar 1448 AH, which corresponds to August 10, 2026. The process was carried out in the Eastern Province following a final judicial ruling.
What was the legal process leading to the execution? After security authorities arrested the perpetrator and conducted an investigation, he was referred to a competent court. The court issued a death penalty, which was later appealed, upheld by the Supreme Court, and finalized by a royal order.