Mecca, June 5, 2024 – The Saudi authorities have issued measures towards violators of Hajj rules, imposing jail sentences of fifteen days, a fantastic of 10,000 Saudi riyals, and deportation for these caught transporting people with out legitimate Hajj permits or visas.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, utilizing the hashtag #NoHajjWithoutPermit on its social media accounts, introduced that safety campaigns are working across the clock in Mecca. These campaigns intention to apprehend violators and refer them to the suitable authorities for strict enforcement of penalties.
In an announcement, the Saudi Ministry of Inside reported that the seasonal administrative committees of the Basic Directorate of Passports have issued eight administrative choices. These embrace a 15-day jail sentence for every transporter and a ten,000 Saudi riyal fantastic. The penalties apply to each residents and Saudi residents. The fantastic is multiplied primarily based on the variety of violators transported. Moreover, violators face public defamation, deportation of expatriate transporters, and a ban on re-entry to Saudi Arabia for specified durations post-penalty. The Ministry additionally requested judicial confiscation of three autos used within the unlawful transportation.
The Ministry of Inside urged all residents and expatriates to adjust to Hajj rules and directions, guaranteeing that pilgrims can carry out their rituals in an environment of safety, security, and luxury.