Saudi Inspections Record 13,905 Residency, Labor and Border Violations
RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 13,905 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during nationwide inspections from October 15 to 21.
The total comprised 6,554 residency violations, 3,865 border security violations and 3,486 labor violations.
Border authorities apprehended 1,881 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally and arrested 22 others attempting to leave illegally. Another 21 people were arrested for transporting, sheltering or employing violators.
The ministry said 37,618 expatriates, including 35,449 men and 2,169 women, were undergoing procedures to enforce the regulations.
It said 20,252 people detained for violations had been referred to their countries’ embassies or consulates to obtain travel documents. A further 6,555 were instructed to arrange travel, while 7,934 were repatriated.
The ministry warned that facilitating illegal entry, transporting those entering illegally or providing them with 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 transportation 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.
