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Saudi Arabia arrests 13,889 people in immigration inspections
Saudi security forces arrested 13,889 people in joint inspections across the Kingdom from October 1 to 7.
The Ministry of Interior said the arrests involved violations of residency, border security and labor laws.
Of those arrested, 1,382 had been trying to enter Saudi Arabia across its border; most were Ethiopian or Yemeni nationals.
Authorities also arrested 34 people who were trying to leave the country illegally.
In the same period, 10,431 people were deported, while thousands more were referred for travel documents or arrangements.
The ministry said 33,113 expatriates were undergoing procedures to enforce legal measures.
It warned that people who help others enter or stay illegally can face prison and fines, and said the inspections were carried out with other government agencies.
Saudi security forces arrested 13,889 people in joint inspections from October 1 to 7.
The arrests included 6,785 Residency Law violators, 3,710 Border Security Law violators and 3,394 Labor Law violators.
Authorities said 1,382 people were arrested while trying to enter Saudi Arabia, and about 34 while attempting to leave illegally.
A total of 10,431 illegal residents were deported, while 33,113 expatriates were undergoing procedures to enforce legal measures.
The Ministry of Interior warned that people who assist violators can face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million.
- Who
- Saudi security forces arrested 13,889 people.
- What
- Authorities arrested people during joint inspections for violations of residency, border security and labor laws.
- When
- October 1 to 7. The Ministry of Interior announced the results on Saturday.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The inspections targeted violations of residency, border security and labor laws.
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any person, who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them on its territory, provides them with shelter or any other assistance or service, will be penalized with up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million
Joint inspections were carried out across Saudi Arabia, resulting in 13,889 arrests.
The Ministry of Interior announced the inspection results.
- Total arrested
- 13,889 people
- Inspection period
- October 1–7
- Residency Law violators
- 6,785 people
- Border Security Law violators
- 3,710 people
- Labor Law violators
- 3,394 people
- Currently undergoing legal measures
- 33,113 expatriates
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