13 Pakistani nationals arrested in Saudi Arabia over livestock theft charges

Saudi authorities have arrested 13 Pakistani nationals in Taif, Saudi Arabia, on charges of stealing livestock.

According to Saudi media, the suspects were taken into custody for allegedly stealing sheep in multiple incidents across the region.

The Saudi newspaper reported that the arrested individuals were involved in several cases of livestock theft.

Police have handed the suspects over to the Public Prosecution after completing the necessary legal procedures.

Earlier, Saudi police dismantled a prostitution network operating from a residential apartment in Najran city, arresting 12 expatriates in a coordinated security operation.

According to reports, the Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed the arrests in an official statement, noting that the suspects included five men and seven women.

The operation was carried out jointly by the Najran Regional Police’s Special Task and Duties Force and the General Administration for Community Security and Human Trafficking Control.

Authorities say the raid was part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal and immoral activities across the kingdom.