MADINA: The Expatriates' Committee in Madina has issued 80 decisions against persons accused of transporting pilgrims without permits last Haj. The decisions included impounding 43 cars and SR10,000 fines to be paid by drivers for each illegal passenger. A total of 20 drivers are still to be investigated within the next few days. The punishments will be submitted to the Bureau of Investigation and Prosecution, which will approach the Administrative Court for implementation. The cars to be impounded are still in the possession of their owners until a court order is issued, said Captain Ahmad Khuzaim Al-Asmari, spokesman for the Passports Department in Madina.
