Saudi Arabia Records 13,822 Residency, Labour and Border Security Violations
RIYADH, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 13,822 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns from October 8 to 14. It also reported that 9,454 people were repatriated.
Residency violations accounted for 6,547 cases, followed by 3,896 border security violations and 3,379 labour violations.
Authorities apprehended 2,021 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally and 28 attempting to leave illegally. Another 24 people were arrested for transporting, sheltering or employing violators.
The ministry said 34,834 expatriates, including 32,433 men and 2,401 women, were undergoing enforcement procedures.
It said 20,190 people detained for violations had been instructed to contact their embassies or consulates to obtain travel documents, while 6,509 had been directed to arrange travel.
The ministry warned that facilitating illegal entry, transporting those involved within Saudi Arabia, or providing shelter, assistance or other services 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 could also be confiscated.
It urged the public to report violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 elsewhere in the Kingdom.
Source: SPA.
