11,952 violators of residency, labor and border security laws arrested in a week
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 11,952 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 November 5 and 11, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 6,163 violators of the Residency Law, 3,225 violators of the Border Security…
Saudi security forces arrested 11,952 individuals violating residency, labor, and border security laws within a week, according to the Ministry of Interior. The arrests took place during joint inspections between November 5 and 11, in collaboration with relevant government agencies.
Out of the total arrests, 6,163 people violated the Residency Law, 3,225 violated the Border Security Law, and 2,564 violated the Labor Law. Additionally, 1,653 people were arrested while attempting to cross into the Kingdom. Fifteen individuals were arrested for providing transportation, shelter, and employment to violators.
The Ministry of Interior deported 11,418 illegal residents and referred 22,451 violators to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents. A total of 9,800 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations. Currently, 40,762 expatriates, comprising 38,383 men and 2,379 women, are undergoing procedures to enforce legal measures for their violations.
The Ministry warned that anyone aiding illegal entry, transporting, providing shelter or assistance to violators will face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. Confiscation of vehicles and shelter houses will also be carried out. The public is urged to report any violation cases by calling the specified numbers in different regions of the Kingdom.
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