Saudi Arabia enforces penalties for unauthorised Hajj performances

Riyadh, The Public Security of Saudi Arabia has started enforcing penalties for those violating Hajj regulations and instructions without a Hajj permit in Makkah, the central area, the holy sites, the Haramain train station, security checkpoints, screening centres, and temporary security checkpoints. This measure will be in effect from June 2 to June 20. The Public Security has announced that a fine of SAR 10,000 on anyone found violating Hajj regulations without a permit, applicable to citizens, residents, and visitors, SPA reported. Residents will be deported to their home countries and barred from re-entering Saudi Arabia for specified periods as stipulated by law. The Public Security emphasised that repeat offenders will face a doubled fine, noting the importance of adhering to Hajj regulations and instructions. The penalty for anyone caught transporting Hajj violators without a permit is imprisonment for up to 6 months and a fine of up to SAR 50,000. There will also be a demand for the confiscation o f the vehicle used in the offence by a court order. Source: Bahrain News Agency