15,288 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws arrested in a week (opens original article in a new tab)

Saudi security forces arrested 15,288 illegal residents in a week, including violators of residency, labor, and border security laws, with 1,668 arrested attempting to cross the border and 24 arrested for facilitating illegal activities.

• 15,288 illegal residents arrested in Saudi Arabia between June 11-17
• 7,864 Residency Law violators, 4,576 Border Security Law violators, 2,848 Labor Law violators arrested
• 1,668 people arrested attempting to cross the border, with 46% Yemeni, 53% Ethiopian nationals
• 24 people arrested for providing transportation, shelter, or employment to violators
• 10,458 illegal residents deported, 15,109 referred to diplomatic missions for travel documents
• Ministry of Interior warns of up to 15 years in prison and SR1 million fine for aiding illegal entry