Saudi Arabia Records 14,260 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations
RIYADH, August 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 14,260 residency, labor and border security violations during nationwide inspection campaigns conducted from August 13 to 19, the Ministry of Interior said.
The total included 6,900 residency violations, 3,982 border security violations and 3,378 labor violations.
Border authorities apprehended 1,524 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally. The group comprised 36% Yemenis, 63% Ethiopians and 1% from other nationalities.
Another 38 people were arrested while attempting to leave Saudi Arabia illegally.
Authorities also arrested 24 people accused of transporting, sheltering or employing individuals who violated the regulations.
The ministry said 31,922 expatriates, including 29,961 men and 1,961 women, were undergoing enforcement procedures.
A further 18,808 individuals were instructed to contact their embassies or consulates to obtain travel documents, while 5,386 were directed to arrange their departure. Authorities repatriated 13,724 people.
Anyone who facilitates illegal entry into Saudi Arabia, transports those entering illegally or provides them with shelter, assistance or services may face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SAR1 million.
Vehicles used for transportation and properties used to provide shelter may also be confiscated.
Suspected violations can be reported by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 elsewhere in the Kingdom.
Source: SPA
