Saudi Interior Ministry Arrests 17 for Transporting Individuals Without Hajj Permits
Administrative rulings were issued by the seasonal administrative committees against both transporters and those transported, said the Saudi Press Agency.
Penalties imposed included imprisonment, fines of up to SAR 100,000, public naming of violators, deportation of expatriate offenders with a 10-year re-entry ban, and legal proceedings for the confiscation of vehicles used in the violations. Individuals attempting to perform Hajj without a permit face a fine of up to SAR 20,000.
The ministry urged all citizens and residents to comply with Hajj regulations to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims performing their rites.
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