Kingdom detains 14440 in immigration crackdown
Field campaigns were carried out across all regions of the Kingdom to apprehend violators of residence, work, and border security regulations during the period from July 30 to August 5, 2026. The operations resulted in the detention of 14,440 violators: 7,090 for residence violations, 3,932 for border security violations, and 3,418 for work violations. Additionally, 1,593 individuals were apprehended while attempting to cross the borders, mostly Yemenis and Ethiopians, along with 32 people caught attempting illegal border crossings. Furthermore, 10,827 violators were deported, 18,131 were referred to their diplomatic missions, and 6,357 to complete their travel bookings. Authorities warned that aiding illegal entrants or providing them shelter could result in penalties of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of one million riyals.
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