Saudi Arabia: Five arrested for stealing electrical equipment in Mecca

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

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