13,822 violators of residency, labor and border security laws arrested in a week
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 13,822 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in cooperation with the relevant government agencies, during the period between October 8 and 14, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 6,547 violators of the Residency Law, 3,896 violators of the Border Security…
Saudi authorities announced the arrest of 13,822 individuals accused of violating residency, labor, and border security laws within a single week, according to the Ministry of Interior. The arrests were conducted through joint inspections in collaboration with relevant government agencies between October 8 and 14. The majority of those detained were found guilty under the Residency Law (6,547 cases), the Border Security Law (3,896 cases), and the Labor Law (3,379 cases).
Additionally, 2,021 individuals were apprehended while attempting to cross the Kingdom's borders into the country, while 28 were arrested for attempting to leave illegally.
In response to these arrests, the ministry deported 9,454 illegal residents, referred 20,190 violators to their respective diplomatic missions to secure travel documents, and 6,509 violators to complete their travel reservations. Furthermore, 24 people involved in providing transportation, shelter, and employment to these violators were also arrested.
The Ministry of Interior now warns that anyone facilitating the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transporting them within its territory, or providing shelter or assistance will face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. The vehicles used for transportation or houses used for shelter will be confiscated as well.
The ministry encourages the public to report any instances of violations by contacting the numbers 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, as well as 999 and 996 in the remaining regions of the Kingdom.
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