Saudi Arabia Records 11,952 Residency, Labour and Border Security Violations in One Week
RIYADH, November 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Saudi Arabia recorded 11,952 violations of residency, labour and border security regulations during nationwide inspections from November 5 to 11, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday.
The violations included 6,163 breaches of residency regulations, 3,225 border security offences and 2,564 labour law violations.
Authorities apprehended 1,653 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally and another 29 trying to leave without authorization. Fifteen others were arrested on suspicion of transporting, sheltering or employing people in violation of the regulations.
The ministry said 40,762 expatriates, including 38,383 men and 2,379 women, were undergoing procedures related to immigration and labour regulations.
Another 22,451 people had been instructed to contact their embassies or consulates to obtain travel documents, while 9,800 were directed to arrange their departure. Authorities also reported the repatriation of 11,418 individuals.
Under Saudi law, people found guilty of facilitating illegal entry, providing transport or accommodation, or assisting immigration violators can face prison sentences of up to 15 years and fines of up to 1 million Saudi riyals ($266,667).
Vehicles used to transport violators and properties used to shelter them may also be confiscated.
The ministry urged the public to report suspected violations through emergency numbers 911 in Riyadh, Makkah and the Eastern Region, or 999 and 996 elsewhere in the Kingdom.
Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
