Saudi citizen arrested for transporting Yemeni violators
JAZAN —Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Saudi citizen for transporting two Yemeni nationals who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was referred to the Public Prosecution while the violators were handed to the competent authority. The General Administration of Mujahideen's spokesperson emphasized that facilitating the entry of border…
In Jazan, Saudi authorities arrested a Saudi national for transporting two Yemeni individuals who had violated the Border Security Law, according to the General Administration of Mujahideen. The law enforcement agency handed over the Yemeni violators to the appropriate authorities, while the Saudi citizen was referred to the Public Prosecution.
The spokesperson for the General Administration of Mujahideen warned that aiding border security violators in entering Saudi Arabia, transporting them, or providing any form of assistance can result in up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to SR1 million, confiscation of the vehicle used, and public shaming. The administration emphasized that such crimes are considered major offenses.
The public is encouraged to report violations of residency, labor, and border security regulations by contacting 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 or 996 in all other regions. Reports will be handled confidentially, and individuals who report violations will face no liability.
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