Strong Penalties Imposed on Drug Offenders by Jeddah Narcotics Prosecution: Al-Marsad Newspaper

2023-09-13 10:12:52

Al-Marsad newspaper: The Public Prosecution announced that the Narcotics Prosecution at the Public Prosecution in Jeddah Governorate has completed investigation procedures once morest citizens and residents on charges of possessing drugs with the intention of using them, and they have been arrested and referred to the competent court.

The criminal pleading procedures ended with the defendants being convicted of what was charged once morest them, and sentencing them to imprisonment for the maximum period of punishment, which is “two years” under the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Law.

The Public Prosecution confirmed that it is resolutely proceeding with its strict penal procedures for all drug crimes, and referring those accused to the competent court, to demand the imposition of deterrent penalties, to protect society from this dangerous scourge that threatens security and health.

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