The Ministry of Interior recently conducted inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia, focusing on compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws. The inspections, held from August 8 to August 14, resulted in the recording of 19,989 violations, with the majority related to residency. During the campaign, authorities apprehended 913 individuals attempting to cross the border into the Kingdom illegally, with a significant number of them identified as Yemenis and Ethiopians. Additionally, 34 individuals were arrested for trying to leave the Kingdom illegally, and nine people were detained for their involvement in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators.
Currently, 15,803 expatriates are undergoing procedures for enforcing regulations. Among those detained, some individuals were instructed to contact their countries’ embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documentation, while others were directed to make booking arrangements for their departure. The Ministry of Interior issued a stern warning, stating that anyone who facilitates illegal entry into the Kingdom, transports or shelters violators, or provides any form of assistance may face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. The ministry emphasized that such acts are major crimes warranting arrest, and urged the public to report any violations by calling the emergency hotline in various regions.
The Ministry of Interior reported a total of 19,989 violations during the inspection campaigns conducted across Saudi Arabia from August 8 to August 14. The majority of violations were related to residency, with a significant number of individuals attempting to cross the border into the Kingdom illegally. Among those apprehended, a large percentage were identified as Yemenis and Ethiopians, with additional arrests made for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally. The ministry also detained individuals involved in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators, emphasizing the seriousness of these offenses and the penalties that may be imposed.
Currently, 15,803 expatriates, including both men and women, are undergoing procedures for enforcing regulations in Saudi Arabia. These individuals have been instructed to contact their respective countries’ embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documentation or to make booking arrangements for their departure. The Ministry of Interior issued a strong warning, stating that individuals who facilitate illegal entry, transport, or shelter violators may face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. The ministry also highlighted the importance of reporting any violations to the emergency hotline in various regions across the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized the seriousness of violations related to residency, labor, and border security laws in Saudi Arabia. The recent inspection campaigns resulted in the recording of a significant number of violations, with a focus on enforcing regulations and deterring illegal activities. The ministry apprehended individuals attempting to cross the border into the Kingdom illegally, with a high percentage of Yemenis and Ethiopians identified among them. In addition, arrests were made for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally and for involvement in trafficking, sheltering, or employing violators.
The Ministry of Interior urged the public to report any violations by calling the emergency hotline in different regions of the Kingdom. The ministry emphasized the penalties for facilitating illegal entry into the Kingdom, transporting or sheltering violators, including up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. Vehicles used for transportation or houses used for shelter may also be confiscated. The ministry’s strict warning serves as a deterrent to those engaging in illegal activities and underscores the importance of compliance with laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
Overall, the Ministry of Interior’s inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia aimed to enforce residency, labor, and border security laws. With a significant number of violations recorded, the ministry detained individuals involved in illegal activities and urged the public to report any violations. The ministry’s stern warning highlighted the severe penalties for facilitating illegal activities, emphasizing the importance of compliance with laws and regulations in the Kingdom. The enforcement actions taken by the ministry serve to uphold national security and deter illegal activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and expatriates in Saudi Arabia.
