Security Authorities Arrest 1,382 Infiltrators in One Week

Saudi Arabia deports 10,431 residents in one week as authorities arrest nearly 14,000 over residency and labour violations

Saudi Arabia deports 10,431 residents and arrests nearly 14,000 in a week-long crackdown on residency, labour, and border security violations.

Security authorities arrest 1,382 infiltrators in one week

Saudi security forces arrested a total of 13,889 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between October 1 and 7, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday.

13,889 held for residency, labor, border violations

In a recent crackdown, Saudi authorities arrested 13,889 individuals in one week for violations of residency, labor, and border security laws. Of those detained, the majority were apprehended for residency violations (6,785), while 3,710 were caught attempting illegal border crossings, predominantly from Ethiopia and Yemen. The Ministry of Interior emphasized strict penalties for anyone aiding such illegal entries.

Saudi Arabia Warns of 15-Year Jail Term and SR1 Million Fine for Aiding Illegal Entrants

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia deported 10,431 foreign residents and arrested 13,889 people during a week-long nationwide crackdown on violations of residency, labour and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. The inspections were conducted from October 1 to 7, according to the ministry. Of those arrested, 6,785 were accused of violating residency regulations, 3,710 of […]