Riyadh: The Ministry of Interior conducted inspection campaigns in the Kingdom between June 27 and July 03, 2024, to ensure compliance with residency, work and border security regulations. These inspections yielded the following results: Across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 16565 violations were recorded: 9969 of residency, 4676 of border security, and 1920 labour laws. Some 1244 individuals attempted to cross the border into the Kingdom illegally, of whom 37% were Yemenis, 60% Ethiopians, and 03% of other nationalities; 63 people were arrested for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally. Three people involved in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators were arrested. A total of 20780 expatriates (19396 men and 1384 women) are currently undergoing procedures for enforcing regulations. Twelve thousand two hundred nineteen people were detained for violating laws and instructed to contact their countries' embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documentation. 2931 were told to complete boo king arrangements for their departure, and 9663 were repatriated. The Ministry of Interior has warned that any person who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them on its territory, provides them shelter or any other assistance or service may be penalized with up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SAR1 million and that the vehicles used for transport or houses used for shelter may be impounded. The ministry stressed that such acts are major crimes that warrant arrest. It also urges people to report any violations by calling 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions and 999 and 996 in the rest of the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Press Agency
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