13,628 violators of residency, labor and border security laws arrested in a week
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 13,628 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. 17 and Sept. 23, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 6,593 violators of the Residency Law, 3,531 violators of the Border…
Saudi authorities arrested 13,628 illegal residents over the course of one week, according to the Ministry of Interior. The arrests took place during joint inspections with government agencies between September 17 and September 23. The offenders were charged with violating three key laws: the Residency Law (6,593), the Border Security Law (3,531), and the Labor Law (3,504).
Among those apprehended while trying to cross the border, 36% were Yemeni nationals, 63% were Ethiopian nationals, and 1% belonged to other nationalities. Approximately 27 individuals were arrested for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.
In total, 12,628 illegal residents were deported, while 18,549 violators were referred to their respective diplomatic missions to secure travel documents. An additional 3,815 violators were directed to complete their travel reservations. Twenty-two individuals involved in providing transportation, shelter, and employment for violators were also apprehended.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized that any person aiding illegal entry, transportation, shelter, or assistance to foreigners will face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million, with confiscated vehicles and housing used for such purposes. The public is urged to report violations by calling designated numbers in various regions.
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