Kingdom detains 13,889 rule violators in a week
During the week, the Kingdom conducted a joint security campaign to address violations of the residency, work, and border security regulations. The campaign resulted in the detention of 13,889 violators, including 6,785 for residency law, 3,710 for border security violations, and 3,394 for labor law violations. Additionally, 1,382 individuals attempting to cross the border illegally were apprehended, most of whom were from Yemen and Ethiopia. The authorities also referred 18,947 violators to diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, and deported a further 10,431 individuals. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that facilitating the entry or movement of violators can lead to sentences of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of one million riyals, in addition to the confiscation of transportation means and shelter. It also urged the public to report violations through dedicated contact numbers.
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