{
  "id": 18780648,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia deports 9,589 illegal residents in a week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/saudi-arabia-deports-9-589-illegal-residents-in-a-week",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T19:34:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666071/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-deports-9589-illegal-residents-in-a-week"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent week-long crackdown, Saudi security forces arrested a total of 11,587 illegal residents in collaboration with relevant government agencies. The arrests were conducted during joint inspections between October 29 and November 4, according to the Ministry of Interior, which announced the figures on Saturday.\n\nAmong those arrested, 6,043 were found to be violating the Residency Law, 3,191 violated the Border Security Law, and 2,353 were in breach of the Labor Law. A significant number of 9,589 illegal residents were subsequently deported. Additionally, 23,193 violators were referred to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, while 9,139 were directed to complete their travel reservations.\n\nThe crackdown also saw 1,678 individuals apprehended while attempting to cross the border into the Kingdom, and 18 people were arrested for trying to leave the country illegally. A total of 29 individuals involved in providing transportation, shelter, and employment for violators were also apprehended.\n\nCurrently, 41,106 expatriates, comprising 38,813 men and 2,293 women, are undergoing legal procedures to address violations. The Ministry of Interior has issued a stern warning, stating that anyone aiding the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transporting them within its territory, providing shelter or other assistance, or employing them will face penalties, including up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. The ministry also emphasized that confiscated vehicles used for transportation or houses used for shelter will be seized.\n\nThe public is urged to report any cases of violations by contacting the designated numbers: 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 11,587 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between October 29 and November 4, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 6,043 violators of the Residency…",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi forces arrest 11,587 illegal residents in one week",
    "9,589 deported after crackdown on October 29-November 4",
    "41,106 expatriates face legal procedures for violations"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}