VIDEO: Saudi arrests man who bragged about drug use in Riyadh - GulfToday

VIDEO: Saudi arrests man who bragged about drug use in Riyadh

  • 18 Nov 2021
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A videograb shows man abusing drugs in his car.

Gulf Today Report

The security authorities in Riyadh arrested a person who appeared in a video clip bragging about drug use.

The media spokesman for the Riyadh police explained that the competent authorities were able to identify the person who appeared in the video clip boasting of the possession of drugs. It was revealed that he is a Saudi citizen.

The authorities arrested the person, and initial legal measures were taken against him.

He has been referred to the Public Prosecution.

Saudi authorities said that they will not tolerate any drug menace in the society and whoever is found abusing and facilitating in it will be prosecuted.

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