Over 152,000 violators detained in a week
Under the title "Arrest of 15,231 Violators of Residency, Work, and Border Security Regulations During the Kingdom's Border Week," a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Interior revealed that joint field campaigns were carried out across all regions of the country, resulting in the arrest of over 15,000 violators, including 7,589 individuals violating residency laws, 4,443 for border security violations, and 3,199 for labor law infractions. Additionally, 1,763 people attempting to cross the borders into the Kingdom were detained, of whom 44% were Yemenis and 55% Ethiopians. There were also 53 individuals caught trying to cross the border unlawfully. Thousands of violators have been referred for deportation. The ministry also warned that penalties can reach up to 15 years in prison and a fine of one million riyals for those facilitating the entry or shelter of violators or providing them with assistance.
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