Kingdom detains 14,782 for residency and border violations
News reports highlighted the law enforcement campaigns carried out by the Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom during the period from September 10 to 16, 2026. These campaigns resulted in the apprehension of 14,782 violators of residency, work, and border security regulations. The violations included 7,438 cases related to residency, 3,782 violations of border security laws, and 3,562 violations of labor laws. Additionally, 1,450 individuals were caught attempting to cross the border illegally, most of them of Yemeni and Ethiopian nationality. Twenty-five people tried to cross outside legal channels, and 23 individuals involved in transporting and facilitating the entry of violators were also detained. A total of 12,635 violators were deported, while more than 31,000 expatriates are currently undergoing regulatory procedures. The ministry warned of strict penalties, including prison sentences up to 15 years and fines reaching one million riyals for anyone facilitating the entry, transportation, or housing of violators. It also called on the public to report any violations through designated emergency numbers. The ministry emphasized that violating border laws is a serious crime with severe punishments.
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