Three Saudis arrested for tampering with speed radar

Trio charged with criminal tampering and obstruction of governmental administration

Last updated: August 30, 2020 | 13:53

Samir Salama, Associate Editor

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A damaged speed radar in Fujairah on July 9, 2014.

The trio were remanded in police custody and legal measures were taken to refer them to the public prosecution for trial. Image for illustrative purposes.

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Abu Dhabi: The Mecca police have arrested three Saudis, in their 30s, for tampering with a speed radar on the Tarbah–Al Kharma road, in Mecca, police said.

The trio were remanded in police custody and legal measures were taken to refer them to the public prosecution for trial, Major Mohammed Al Ghamdi, spokesperson for the Mecca Police, said.

They were charged with criminal tampering and obstruction of governmental administration, police said.

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