ARTAWIYAH: A former convict has been arrested here after speeding away from a checkpoint in Al-Zulfi Sector. Col. Nasser Sa'eed Al-Qahtani, spokesman of Riyadh Police, said security patrols had suspected something was wrong and proceeded to pursue and stop the driver by force. Al-Artawiyah and Al-Qa'iyah police participated in the pursuit and arrest. The security officials found a firearm in the possession of the motorist. Preliminary investigations revealed that he was a previous convict. He was handed over to Al-Majma'ah Police Station.
