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In inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia between November 5 and 11 to ensure compliance with residency, labour, and border security laws, the Ministry of Interior recorded 11,952 violations, including 6,163 related to residency, 3,225 to border security, and 2,564 to labour laws.
Border authorities apprehended 1,653 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally. They also arrested 29 people for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.
A total of 15 people involved in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators were arrested.
A total of 40,762 expatriates, including 38,383 men and 2,379 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce regulations.
Meanwhile, 22,451 individuals were detained for violating the regulations and were instructed to contact their countries’ embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documents. In addition, 9,800 were advised to make travel arrangements, and 11,418 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 services 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.
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