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Saudi Arabia enforces penalties for unauthorised Hajj performances

Agencies | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

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 of the vehicle used in the offence by a court order.