Ministry of Interior lists crimes that justify arrest
 

JEDDAH - The Ministry of Interior has identified major crimes that warrant the arrest of suspects, Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper reported on Saturday. A directive issued by Minister of Interior Prince Muhammad Bin Naif that authorizes the head of the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) to release suspects in certain cases based on the recommendations of investigators will go into effect on May 26. The directive has identified major crimes as murder, which is punishable by execution, and terrorism, supporting terrorism and crimes affecting national security, which carry punishments **t less than two years in prison. Major crimes also include those listed in Article 118 of the Financial Securities System, unless the offender settles the amount or reaches an amicable solution with the plaintiff.

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