'Ministry of Interior': 21 tankers and a truck used in the theft and trafficking of subsidized diesel were seized

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, ordered the crushing of 21 tankers and a truck seized in two separate cases, for their use in stealing subsidized diesel fuel from the state, collecting it, transporting it, and reselling it.

The Ministry of Interior stated in a press release that the crushing operation included eight tankers and trucks in the first case and 13 in the second case, following the registration of the two cases and the completion of all legal procedures and public prosecution procedures related to these seized items.

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It was clarified that some of the tanker owners had rented them out under a leasing arrangement, aware that they would be used for this illegal activity, which facilitated the collection, transportation, and trafficking of the stolen diesel.

The Ministry emphasized that this measure aims to deter anyone who uses machinery and equipment to commit crimes or makes them available to others, knowing they will be used for illegal activities, and to reinforce respect for the law, protect public funds, and safeguard state resources.