In inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia between March 26 and April 1 to ensure compliance with residency, labour, and border security laws, the Ministry of Interior recorded 14,242 violations, including 7,884 related to residency, 3,948 to border security, and 2,410 to labour laws.
Border authorities apprehended 1,449 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally, including 27% Yemenis, 71% Ethiopians, and 2% from other nationalities. They also arrested 29 people for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.
A total of 25 people involved in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators were arrested.
A total of 36,365 expatriates, including 32,309 men and 4,056 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce regulations.
Meanwhile, 23,815 individuals were detained for violating the regulations and were instructed to contact their countries’ embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documents. In addition, 6,808 were advised to make travel arrangements, and 6,285 were repatriated.
The Ministry of Interior warned that anyone who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them within its territory, or provides them with shelter, assistance, or other service may face penalties of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SAR1 million. Vehicles used for transport and properties used for shelter may also be confiscated.
The ministry emphasised that such acts constitute major crimes that warrant arrest and urged the public to report any violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom.
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