5 Saudis arrested for construction site heists

The Saudi Public Prosecutor’s office has completed its investigation into a series of robberies carried out by five Saudi citizens, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The group stole valuable equipment, cut electrical cables from construction sites and established secret storage facilities in which to hide the goods.

The suspects have been apprehended and are currently facing court proceedings. The severity of the penalties issued varies, with potential prison sentences of up to 25 years in some cases.

Meanwhile, security patrols in the Jazan region have arrested two people for trying to distribute 5 kg of hashish, while Border Guard land patrols in the same area foiled an attempt to smuggle 90 kg of qat.

Preliminary legal procedures against all suspects have been completed and their cases referred to public prosecutors.

Members of the public can report suspected smuggling and other criminal activity in confidence by emailing 1910@zatca.gov.sa. Alternatively, telephone 1910 from within Saudi Arabia or +966-114-208-417 if overseas. Information that leads to a crime being discovered could result in a financial reward.