Ministry of Interior Warns of Up to 15 Years in Prison for Assisting Border Security Law Violators
RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Anyone who helps Border Security Law violators enter Saudi Arabia, transports or shelters them, or provides other assistance or services faces up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SAR1 million, the Ministry of Interior said. Penalties also include confiscation of the vehicle and property used to shelter them and public disclosure of the offender’s identity.
The Ministry of Interior said the offence is classified as a major crime requiring arrest and as one involving moral turpitude and breach of trust.
The Ministry of Interior urged compliance with residency, labour and border security regulations. It said violations can be reported by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and Eastern regions, and 999 elsewhere in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Ministry of Interior via SPA.
