Over 14,000 Arrests in a Week
The authorities in the Kingdom carried out joint field campaigns to apprehend violators of residency, work, and border security regulations from August 27 to September 2, 2026. These efforts resulted in the arrest of over 14,165 violators, including 7,121 for residency violations, 3,636 for border security breaches, and 3,408 for labor law infractions. Additionally, 1,315 individuals attempting to cross the border were detained—41% Yemenis, 58% Ethiopians—and 42 people were caught trying to cross the border unlawfully outside the Kingdom. Currently, 29,773 violators are in detention, 12,363 have been deported, and thousands have been referred to diplomatic authorities or have ongoing travel procedures. Warnings were issued regarding penalties that can reach up to 15 years in prison and a fine of one million riyals for facilitating the entry or transportation of violators.
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