Full video: A local was detained by Makkah’s Special Forces for holding a sign within the Grand Mosque.

After a video showing a citizen of Yemeni nationality holding a sign within the Grand Mosque went viral, the Special Forces of the Grand Mosque’s security officials detained him. The man was seen in the Grand Mosque’s courtyards.

The offender was seen writing words on the video tape that were against the rules and directives established regarding the performance of Umrah rites.

The Public Security and the Emirate of Makkah Region tweeted: “The Special Forces for the Security of the Grand Mosque in Makkah were able to apprehend the Arab resident expatriate and all legal steps were taken against him and referred him to the Public Prosecution.”