Over 14,000 Arrested in a Week
During the period from the 23rd to the 29th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH (August 6 to 12, 2026), field campaigns were conducted across the Kingdom to arrest individuals violating the residency, work, and border security laws. These efforts resulted in the apprehension of more than 14,500 violators. Among these, 7,216 individuals were detained for violating the residency law, 3,843 for breaching border security regulations, and 3,483 for violating labor laws. Additionally, 1,457 people attempted to cross the border illegally, of whom 32% were Yemenis and 67% Ethiopians. The Ministry also reported that 18,818 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, and 12,945 of them have been deported. There are strong warnings that those who facilitate the entry of violators or provide them shelter face sentences of up to 15 years in prison and fines reaching one million riyals.
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