3 arrested in Saudi judge abduction case

 Saudi Interior Ministry tweeted on Sunday the arrest of three citizens and named another three fugitives in the judge abduction case in the disturbed Qatif region in the Eastern Province.

It has allocated money rewards for anyone who will provide information to find the abducted judge, Mohammed Al Jirani who was kidnapped 20 days ago near his house.

The ministry required those with information to call the hotline 990 or report to the nearest police station, warning that those who will hide important details will be considered as members in this case.

Qatif is among a few areas populated with minority Shiite community in Saudi Arabia that face on and off violence.

source: Xinhua