Saudi security forces apprehended an Indian national for utilizing an ambulance

Saudi security forces apprehended an Indian national for utilizing an ambulance to illegally transport three individuals lacking Hajj permits into Makkah.

The suspect, a Jeddah resident, was intercepted at a routine security checkpoint while attempting to smuggle the pilgrims into the sacred city. The ambulance was confiscated, and the three individuals, who were also arrested, will face consequences for trying to undertake Hajj without the necessary permits. This event underscores the commitment of Saudi authorities to uphold the sanctity of the Hajj pilgrimage and to thwart unauthorized entry into Makkah. Reporting by ksa expats