Kingdom detains 14542 residency violations
During the field campaigns in the Kingdom from February 23 to 29, 2026, a total of 14,542 violators of residency, work, and border security regulations were apprehended. This included 7,216 individuals violating residency laws, 3,843 violating border security laws, and 3,483 violating labor regulations. Additionally, 1,457 people attempting to cross the borders illegally were caught, most of whom were Ethiopians and Yemenis. Moreover, 22 individuals involved in transferring and sheltering violators were detained. The total number of violators currently undergoing deportation procedures and enforcement actions stands at 32,479, with 18,818 of them referred to their diplomatic missions and 12,945 deported. Penalties can include up to 15 years in prison and a fine of one million riyals for those facilitating the entry or aiding violators, along with the confiscation of transportation and accommodation means.
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