Al-Ahsa Prison has released 60 inmates of various nationalities over the past few days as part of the King's Ramadan pardon. The prisoners were found eligible for a Ramadan release after their files were studied by the authorities. Major Anwar Al-Abdulqader, Al-Ahsa's Prison Director, said the pardon committees are continuing to study prisoners' files, noting that there is no time frame for the release of those who are eligible. He said all public right prisoners will benefit from the pardon except for smugglers and drug dealers, and those who committed crimes threatening the security of society. Abdulqader said the pardon does not mean the remaining time of a sentence is canceled permanently. This time will be added to a new sentence if a pardoned prisoner commits another crime. Earlier this month, 60 inmates were released in Al-Baha region and they all expressed their gratitude for the royal gesture and pledged to repent. More prisoners are to be released soon under the Ramadan pardon, officials said.
