Saudi Arabia Deports 11,279 Illegal Residents in a Week
The Saudi Ministry of Interior reported a total of 20,319 arrests of foreign nationals between August 21 and August 27.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday that a joint operation with security forces resulted in the arrest of 20,319 individuals suspected of violating residency, border security, and labor laws.
The operation took place over the course of one week, from August 21 to August 27.According to the ministry, out of those arrested, 12,891 were violators of the Residency Law, 3,888 were in violation of the Border Security Law, and 3,540 individuals had violated the Labor Law.
Furthermore, a total of 20,916 violators were referred to their respective diplomatic missions for travel documentation purposes.Additionally, 1,786 violators had their travel reservations completed, while 11,279 individuals were deported from the Kingdom.
The majority of those attempting to cross into Saudi Arabia consisted of Yemeni nationals and Ethiopian nationals, each accounting for 50 percent of the 1,238 individuals arrested at the border.Out of these, one percent belonged to other nationalities.
Moreover, twenty-two people were detained while trying to leave the country without proper documentation.Sixteen individuals who provided transportation, shelter, or employment to violators were also apprehended by the authorities.
Currently, there are 27,417 expatriates – including 24,870 men and 2,547 women – undergoing procedures related to enforcing legal protocols in Saudi Arabia.The Ministry of Interior has issued a warning stating that any individuals facilitating the unlawful entry of people into the Kingdom, or providing transportation, shelter, or assistance will face penalties including up to fifteen years in prison and fines up to one million Saudi Riyals.
Additionally, vehicles used for transport and houses utilized as shelters may be confiscated.The public has been encouraged by the Ministry to report any instances of violations by contacting local authorities via designated helplines.
The operation took place over the course of one week, from August 21 to August 27.According to the ministry, out of those arrested, 12,891 were violators of the Residency Law, 3,888 were in violation of the Border Security Law, and 3,540 individuals had violated the Labor Law.
Furthermore, a total of 20,916 violators were referred to their respective diplomatic missions for travel documentation purposes.Additionally, 1,786 violators had their travel reservations completed, while 11,279 individuals were deported from the Kingdom.
The majority of those attempting to cross into Saudi Arabia consisted of Yemeni nationals and Ethiopian nationals, each accounting for 50 percent of the 1,238 individuals arrested at the border.Out of these, one percent belonged to other nationalities.
Moreover, twenty-two people were detained while trying to leave the country without proper documentation.Sixteen individuals who provided transportation, shelter, or employment to violators were also apprehended by the authorities.
Currently, there are 27,417 expatriates – including 24,870 men and 2,547 women – undergoing procedures related to enforcing legal protocols in Saudi Arabia.The Ministry of Interior has issued a warning stating that any individuals facilitating the unlawful entry of people into the Kingdom, or providing transportation, shelter, or assistance will face penalties including up to fifteen years in prison and fines up to one million Saudi Riyals.
Additionally, vehicles used for transport and houses utilized as shelters may be confiscated.The public has been encouraged by the Ministry to report any instances of violations by contacting local authorities via designated helplines.
