The Ministry of Interior recorded 14,796 violations across Saudi Arabia between September 3 and 9 during inspection campaigns focused on residency, labor, and border security laws.
According to SPA, these violations included 7,504 related to residency, 3,783 to border security, and 3,509 to labor laws. Border authorities apprehended 1,273 individuals attempting illegal entry into the Kingdom, consisting of 55% Ethiopians, 44% Yemenis, and 1% other nationalities. Additionally, 25 people were arrested for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.
Authorities arrested 21 individuals involved in employing, sheltering, and transporting violators. Currently, 30,257 expatriates, including 1,728 women and 28,529 men, are undergoing procedures to enforce regulations.
Regarding detention and repatriation, 18,677 individuals were detained and instructed to contact their embassies or consulates for travel documents, while 3,487 were advised to make travel arrangements and 12,057 were repatriated.
The Ministry of Interior stated that facilitating illegal entry, transporting, or sheltering violators can lead to 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 between September 3 and 9? The Ministry of Interior recorded a total of 14,796 violations during this period. These included 7,504 violations related to residency, 3,509 violations of labor laws, and 3,783 violations concerning border security.
Who was apprehended attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally? Border authorities apprehended 1,273 individuals attempting illegal entry. The group consisted of 55% Ethiopians and 44% Yemenis, while 1% were from other nationalities.
What are the penalties for facilitating illegal entry or sheltering violators? Individuals who facilitate illegal entry, transport, or shelter violators may face a fine of up to SAR1 million and prison sentences of up to 15 years. Additionally, properties used for shelter and vehicles used for transport may be confiscated.
How many expatriates are currently undergoing enforcement procedures? A total of 30,257 expatriates are undergoing procedures to enforce regulations. This group includes 28,529 men and 1,728 women.
What actions were taken regarding detained individuals and repatriation? A total of 12,057 individuals were repatriated, and 3,487 were advised to make travel arrangements. Furthermore, 18,677 individuals were detained and told to contact their consulates or embassies to obtain travel documents.