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- Those arrested were given 15-day prison sentence and fined SR10,000 for each violator they tried to transport
- The vehicles used to transport the violators were confiscated
RIYADH: Hajj security forces stationed at entrances to Makkah arrested on Sunday six people who violated Hajj regulations by transporting a group of 52 individuals attempting to perform Hajj without a permit.
The resident and five citizens were each given a 15-day prison sentence and fined SR10,000 ($2,665) for each violator they tried to transport illegally.
The vehicles used to transport the violators were also confiscated, the Ministry of Interior said.
Residents who violate Hajj regulations face deportation and the ministry has urged all citizens and residents to strictly comply with Hajj regulations to ensure pilgrims feel safe, comfortable, and at peace when performing Hajj rituals.