14,500 Arrested and 13,000 Deported
The Saudi Ministry of Interior carried out security campaigns over the past week, resulting in the detention of more than 14,500 individuals violating residency, work, and border security laws. Among them, 7,216 individuals were in violation of the residency law, 3,843 violated border security regulations, and 3,483 violated labor laws. Additionally, 1,457 people were caught attempting to cross the border illegally, of whom 32% were Yemenis and 67% Ethiopians, and 19 individuals tried to cross outside the Kingdom. Approximately 18,800 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions, and 12,900 were deported. Authorities also issued warnings that helping violators enter or transit illegally or providing them with shelter could result in penalties of up to 15 years in prison and fines reaching one million riyals.
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