Over 15,000 regulatory violators detained nationwide
Joint security campaigns in the Kingdom during the period from June 18 to 24, 2026, resulted in the arrest of over 15,000 individuals violating residency, work, and border security regulations. Among them, more than 7,500 were illegal residents, 4,400 violated border laws, and 3,200 committed violations of labor regulations. Additionally, 1,763 individuals attempting to cross the border illegally, mostly from Yemen and Ethiopia, were apprehended. Over 11,000 violators were deported, and thousands were referred to their respective embassies to complete travel procedures. The Ministry of Interior warned of penalties that include up to 15 years in prison and a fine of one million riyals for those facilitating the entry or transfer of violators.
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