Saudi barber shop closed
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Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s security authorities have shut down a clothes store in Riyadh for illegally selling military attire and more than 300 badges and emblems were seized along with 100 military uniforms, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Two unidentified individuals were arrested.

The Saudi Ministry of National Guard, Commerce Ministry, State Security Presidency, Riyadh municipality and Riyadh labour bureau made up the special task force that participated in the investigation, along with the local police and passport authority.

Acting Riyadh Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Aziz called for more such inspections. He stressed such acts must be prevented and promised legal action against all violators.