Arab News, Sun, Oct 20, 2024 | Rabi al-Thani 17, 1446
Kingdom arrests 21,971 illegals in one week
Saudi Arabia:
Saudi authorities arrested 21,971 people in one
week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi
Press Agency reported on Saturday.
According to an official report, a total of 13,186
people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 5,427 were held
over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,358 for labor-related
issues.
The Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to
be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom, including providing transportation
and shelter, could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years, a fine of up to
SR1 million ($260,000), as well as confiscation of vehicles and property.
Suspected violations can be reported on the
toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions, and 999 or 996 in other
regions of the Kingdom.