Saudi Arabia Records 11,587 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations
RIYADH, November 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 11,587 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns from October 29 to November 4.
The total included 6,043 residency violations, 3,191 border security violations and 2,353 labor violations.
Authorities apprehended 1,678 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally and arrested 18 others attempting to leave illegally. Another 29 people were arrested for transporting, sheltering or employing violators.
The ministry said 9,589 people were repatriated. A further 23,193 detained individuals were instructed to contact their embassies or consulates to obtain travel documents, while 9,139 were advised to arrange travel.
A total of 41,106 expatriates, comprising 38,813 men and 2,293 women, are undergoing enforcement procedures.
The ministry warned that facilitating illegal entry, transporting those who enter illegally or providing them with shelter or other assistance can carry penalties of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SAR1 million. Vehicles used for transport and properties used for shelter may also be confiscated.
It urged the public to report violations through 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 elsewhere in the Kingdom.
Source: SPA.
