❗️Saudi Arabia denies reports of suicide bomber at Grand Mosque in Mecca

Saudi authorities have denied reports that a suicide bomber was arrested at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, saying a man had instead been detained for harassing passersby and causing panic.

According to a statement cited by Anadolu Agency, security authorities in the holy capital arrested the man and "dealt with" the situation immediately. Authorities said there was "no truth" to claims circulating about the incident, without providing further details about the suspect.

Earlier social media claims alleged that a man wearing an explosive vest had approached the Kaaba before being apprehended by security personnel. Saudi authorities rejected those claims.