Over 14,000 violators detained in a week
According to the joint field campaigns monitoring and combating violations of residency, work, and border security laws in the Kingdom during the period from 9 to 15 / 2 / 1448 AH, more than 14,000 violators were apprehended. This includes 7,103 individuals violating residency laws, 3,654 violating border security, and 3,397 violating labor regulations. Additionally, 1,418 individuals were caught attempting to cross the borders into the Kingdom, with 54% being Yemenis and 45% Ethiopians. Moreover, 23 people attempted to cross the border illegally out of the Kingdom. Seventeen individuals involved in transporting and facilitating the movement of violators have been referred for legal action. Currently, over 30,679 violators are receiving treatment, more than 12,613 violators have been deported, and thousands of others have been referred to obtain the necessary documentation and permits. The Ministry emphasized that facilitating the entry of violators or assisting them exposes individuals to penalties of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to one million Saudi riyals, and the confiscation of transportation and accommodation means. It also called on the public to report violations through designated numbers across different regions.
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