Protester gets 30-year prison, SR150,000 fine

Riyadh, Dec 23: The Special Penal Court in Riyadh sentenced a wanted man to 30 years in prison and fined him SR150,000 for participating in demonstrations in a governorate.

He is also banned from traveling outside the Kingdom for 30 years.

According to charges, the wanted person threw Molotovs at security forces and burnt tires to hinder security operation. He along with other protesters smashed cars and armored vehicles of security men.

They chanted slogans against the State.

He possessed a pistol and a machine-gun and fired at armored vehicles in two demonstrations.

The judge explained to the parties that they have the right to appeal against the verdict within 30 days.