14,434 Caught for Residence Violations
Saudi authorities carried out field campaigns resulting in the detention of 14,434 violators of residency, work, and border security regulations during the period from 7 to 13 / 3 / 1448 AH (August 20 to 26, 2026). This included 6,976 violators of the residency system, 4,110 of the border security system, and 3,348 of the labor system. Additionally, 1,450 individuals attempting to cross the borders irregularly were caught, of whom 41% were Yemenis and 58% Ethiopians. Moreover, 14,905 violators were deported, 18,914 of them referred to their diplomatic missions, and 27 individuals involved in transporting and harboring violators were arrested. Assisting violators is considered a criminal offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to one million Riyals, with the confiscation of means of transportation and shelter.
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