Saudi Arabia Records 13,357 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in Weekly Inspections
RIYADH, October 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 13,357 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during nationwide inspections from October 22 to 28.
The total comprised 6,880 residency violations, 3,500 border security violations and 2,977 labor violations.
Border authorities apprehended 1,446 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally and arrested 37 attempting to leave illegally. Another 12 people were arrested for transporting, sheltering or employing violators.
The ministry said 39,731 expatriates were undergoing enforcement procedures, including 37,520 men and 2,211 women.
Authorities directed 21,330 people to contact their embassies or consulates to obtain travel documents. A further 8,647 were instructed to make travel arrangements, while 8,875 were repatriated.
The ministry warned that facilitating illegal entry, transporting individuals who enter illegally, or providing them with shelter or assistance could 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 by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Region, or 999 and 996 elsewhere in the Kingdom.
Source: SPA.
