Saudi Arabia: Three illegals arrested in Mecca for assaulting taxi driver, stealing money

Ethiopians caught after video of crime was posted on social media

Last updated: December 23, 2020 | 01:25

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This picture taken on May 24, 2020 during the early hours of Eid Al Fitr shows an aerial view of Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, with the Abraj Al Bait Mecca Royal Clock Tower overlooking the Grand Mosque and Kaaba in the centre. Saudi Arabia began a five-day, round-the-clock curfew from May 23.

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Abu Dhabi: Saudi police have arrested three violators of residency laws after they allegedly attacked a taxi driver and robbed his money and mobile phone, police said.

Major Muhammad Al Ghamdi, spokesperson for Mecca police, said three Ethiopians in their 30s were arrested after a video clip was posted on social media showing the incident.

“Preliminary investigation showed the men committed a number of crimes, using the same modus operandi,” Major Al Ghamdi said.

He added all legal measures were taken against them and they were referred to the Public Prosecution, pending further questioning and trial.

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