Saudi Arabia: Five arrested for stealing electrical equipment in Mecca

Four Burmese, Pakistani caught after allegedly taking breakers, camera recording devices

Last updated: January 20, 2021 | 03:23

Samir Salama, Associate Editor

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This picture taken on May 24, 2020 shows an aerial view of Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca.

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Abu Dhabi: Five expats were arrested for allegedly stealing 80 electrical breakers and surveillance camera recording devices from a hotel in Mecca, police said.

Major Mohamed Al Ghamdi, spokesperson for Mecca Police, said the suspects - four Burmese and a Pakistani in their 30s and 40s - were remanded in custody and moved to public prosecution for further questioning and trial.

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