Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Public Prosecution stated that exemption from penalties for drug and psychotropic substance crimes is possible for those perpetrators, who take the initiative to report the cases.

In a statement on its official account on the X platform, the Public Prosecution explained that Article 3 of the Anti-Narcotics Law stipulates that there are two circumstances under which the perpetrator is exempt from punishment.

First, if the perpetrator takes the initiative to report the crime before the competent authorities become aware of it. Secondly, if the report, which is presented by the perpetrator after the authorities become aware of it, contributed to the arrest of other perpetrators.

This awareness message comes within the framework of the Public Prosecution's efforts to enhance legal awareness. It called on individuals to extend cooperation in protecting society from the dangers of drugs.