Makkah: The Hajj security forces arrested three Egyptian residents for violating Hajj regulations after they attempted to enter Makkah through unpaved roads and valleys without valid Hajj permits. The individuals were immediately detained, and formal legal procedures have been initiated against them.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the General Administration of Mujahideen urged everyone to comply with the instructions regulating the 1447 AH Hajj season and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the security and safety of pilgrims, stressing that violations will subject perpetrators to legal penalties.

It called for the prompt reporting of violators by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.