Kingdom detains 7780 for residency and border breaches
Field campaigns were carried out across all regions of the Kingdom to apprehend violations of residency, work, and border security regulations from May 28 to June 3, 2026. These efforts resulted in the detention of 7,760 violators, including 4,060 for residency violations, 2,574 for border security violations, and 1,126 for labor law breaches. Additionally, 1,184 individuals attempting to cross the border into the Kingdom were apprehended, of whom 28% were Yemenis, 70% Ethiopians, and 25 others tried to cross illegally. Measures were also taken against those violating regulations, including the deportation of 4,690 individuals and the transfer of many to diplomatic missions. The Ministry of Interior emphasized strict penalties, including up to 15 years of imprisonment and a fine of one million riyals for anyone facilitating smuggling or assisting violators.
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