Saudi citizen arrested for transporting 13 Ethiopian violators
JAZAN — Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a citizen for transporting 13 Ethiopian nationals, who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was transferred to the Public Prosecution while the violators were handed to the competent security authorities after completing the legal procedures.The General Administration of Mujahideen's spokesperson…
Jazan - Saudi authorities arrested a Saudi citizen for allegedly transporting 13 Ethiopian nationals who had violated the Border Security Law, according to the General Administration of Mujahideen. The individual was taken to the Public Prosecution while the Ethiopian violators were handed over to the relevant security agencies after the necessary legal steps were taken.
The General Administration of Mujahideen spokesperson emphasized that helping border security law violators enter Saudi Arabia, whether by transporting, sheltering, or assisting them, can result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of up to SR1 million. Other penalties include confiscation of the vehicle used and public naming of the offender. The spokesperson also noted that this crime is considered a serious offense.
The public is advised to report any violations of residency, labor, and border security regulations by contacting 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 or 996 in other regions. The spokesperson assured that all reports will be handled confidentially, and individuals who report violations will not face any legal repercussions.
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