Fourteen thousand four hundred and forty violations were recorded across Saudi Arabia between July 30 and August 5 during inspection campaigns to ensure compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Interior detailed that these figures include 7,090 residency violations, 3,932 related to border security, and 3,418 related to labor laws. Border authorities apprehended 1,593 individuals attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, consisting of 59% Ethiopians, 40% Yemenis, and 1% from other nationalities. Additionally, 32 people were arrested for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.
Authorities arrested 25 individuals for sheltering, transporting, and employing violators. Currently, 32,012 expatriates, including 29,995 men and 2,017 women, are undergoing procedures to enforce regulations.
Regarding detention and repatriation, 18,131 individuals were detained and instructed to contact their embassies or consulates for travel documents, while 6,357 were advised to make travel arrangements and 10,827 were repatriated.
The Ministry of Interior warned that facilitating illegal entry, transporting violators, or providing shelter may result in fines up to SAR1 million and prison terms up to 15 years, with possible confiscation of properties and vehicles. The public is urged to report violations via 911 in Riyadh, Makkah, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other areas.
What were the specific types of violations recorded by the Ministry of Interior? Between July 30 and August 5, the Ministry of Interior recorded a total of 14,440 violations. This total includes 7,090 violations related to residency, 3,932 violations concerning border security, and 3,418 violations of labor laws.
Who was apprehended attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally? Border authorities apprehended 1,593 individuals attempting illegal entry. The nationalities of those apprehended include 59% Ethiopians, 40% Yemenis, and 1% from other nationalities. Additionally, 32 individuals were arrested for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.
What are the penalties for facilitating illegal entry or sheltering violators? Those who facilitate illegal entry, transport violators, or provide shelter and assistance may face a fine of up to SAR1 million and prison sentences of up to 15 years. Furthermore, properties used for shelter and vehicles used for transport may be confiscated.