Iraqi nationals, Mohammed bin Ali Bohan Al-Salami and Faisal bin Karim bin Alwan Al-Shiblawi, were beheaded in Arar, Saudi Arabia Sunday after being convicted of smuggling heroin into the Kingdom, said a statement issued by the Interior Ministry, cited by <i>SPA</I> news agency.
The culprits were convicted by the Shariah court and the verdict was approved by the cassation court and the Supreme Judicial Council.
The statement confirmed the determination of the Saudi Government to ensure law and order and to severely punish criminals.
