Security authorities arrest 1,382 infiltrators in one week

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced that 1,382 illegal residents were arrested in a single week, from October 1 to 7. This crackdown was conducted in coordination with relevant government agencies during joint inspections. Among those apprehended were 6,785 individuals who violated the Residency Law, 3,710 who broke the Border Security Law, and 3,394 who infringed upon the Labor Law regulations.

Of the total arrests made while crossing the border into the Kingdom, 1,382 were comprised of 33 percent Yemeni nationals, 66 percent Ethiopian nationals, and one percent belonging to other nationalities. Additionally, 34 people were apprehended while attempting to exit the country unlawfully. A total of 10,431 illegal residents were deported, while 18,947 violators were directed to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, and 4,596 were referred to finalize their travel arrangements.

Twenty-one people accused of providing transportation, shelter, or employment for the violators were also arrested. Currently, 33,113 expatriates, consisting of 30,438 men and 2,675 women, are undergoing legal proceedings to address their illegal activities. The Ministry of Interior has issued a stern warning that anyone facilitating the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transporting them on its soil, providing shelter or any other form of assistance, will face penalties of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million.

Furthermore, vehicles utilized for transportation or properties used for shelter will be confiscated by authorities. The ministry urged the public to report any instances of violation by dialing the designated numbers in various regions across the Kingdom.