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Kingdom detains nearly 15,000 lawbreakers
The joint field campaigns to monitor and crack down on violations of residency, work, and border security regulations across all regions of Saudi Arabia during the period from February 2 to 8, 2026 (July 16 to 22, 2026) resulted in the apprehension of 14,970 violators, including 7,437 for residency violations, 3,991 for border security violations, and 3,542 for work violations. Additionally, 1,626 individuals attempting to cross the border illegally were detained, with 62% being Ethiopians and 37% Yemenis. Moreover, 33 sources involved in smuggling or harboring violators were identified. A total of 13,251 offenders were deported, 17,747 were referred to their diplomatic missions, and 30,546 are under further procedures. The Ministry of Interior emphasized that anyone assisting violators of border regulations could face penalties of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of one million riyals, in addition to confiscating means of transportation and accommodation. The ministry also urged the public to report violations through the designated emergency numbers.
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