Saudi Arabia deports 12,057 people after week-long security crackdown
Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported 12,057 people in a week after security forces detained nearly 14,800 people for residency, labour and border violations, the Ministry of Interior said. Authorities arrested 14,796 people during joint inspections carried out across the kingdom from September 3 to September 9 in coordination with government agencies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf…
Saudi Arabia conducted a week-long security crackdown, arresting and deporting a significant number of individuals for various infractions. Over 14,800 people were detained across the kingdom due to residency, labor, and border violations. The majority of those arrested were Ethiopian nationals, followed by Yemenis. The Ministry of Interior reported that 12,057 people were deported during this period.
Additionally, 18,677 individuals were referred to their respective diplomatic missions for travel document assistance, while 3,487 were directed to finalize their travel arrangements. Twenty-one people were arrested for aiding and abetting the infractions, and penalties for such actions could extend up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to SR1 million.
The public is encouraged to report any violations through designated phone numbers in various regions.
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