14,796 violators of residency, labor and border security laws arrested in a week
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 14,796 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between Sept.3 and Sept. 9, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,504 violators of the Residency Law, 3,783 violators of the Border…
Saudi security forces carried out joint inspections with relevant government agencies, arresting 14,796 illegal residents over a one-week period from September 3rd to September 9th, according to the Ministry of Interior. The arrests were made in Riyadh and included those who violated the Residency Law (7,504), the Border Security Law (3,783), and the Labor Law (3,509).
Additionally, 1,273 individuals were apprehended while attempting to cross the border into the Kingdom, with Yemeni nationals making up 44% of the group, Ethiopians accounting for 55%, and one percent belonging to other nationalities. Twenty-one people were arrested for providing transportation, shelter, and employment to illegal residents.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized that anyone aiding illegal entry, transporting, providing shelter, or assisting in any way to those in violation will face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million, with confiscated vehicles and confiscated properties. The ministry also urged the public to report any cases of violation by calling the appropriate numbers in various regions of the Kingdom.
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