Statement from the Saudi Embassy Regarding Video of Turkish Threatening Saudis with a Knife

The Saudi Embassy in Turkey issued a statement on Wednesday regarding a circulated video showing a Turkish citizen threatening Saudi citizens with a knife. In its first official comment on the incident, the Saudi embassy stated, "In reference to the circulated clip on social media of a person threatening Saudi citizens with a sharp object, the embassy informs that Turkish authorities, represented by the Istanbul Police, have arrested the individual shown in the video and issued a statement with details of the arrest." The Saudi embassy expressed its gratitude to the Turkish local authorities for their swift response, according to the statement. The Istanbul Police announced the arrest of a 43-year-old man, stating that he appeared in the circulated video and was intoxicated at the time.