Khaberni - The Third Criminal Court in Homs issued its ruling to execute Mansour Ismail and Ali Mohammed by hanging until death, after their involvement in the murder of a jeweler and the theft of three kilograms of gold, along with two million Syrian pounds from his store in the gold market of the city.
Judge Riyadh Jdeid revealed that the criminals confessed during the investigations that their goal was to facilitate the theft, adding that the quick resolution of the case gave the victim's family and the community a sense of relief, especially after the recent surge in thefts and murders in the city.
Social media users widely interacted with the news, considering the verdict a deterrent; one of them said: "To serve as a lesson to anyone tempted to infringe on people's sanctities and livelihoods," while another wrote: "Society will not be straightened except by returning to the enforcement of the law."
The verdict comes as part of the Syrian judiciary's efforts to enhance security and protect the citizens’ properties, and to send a strong message against violent crimes that destabilize the society.
