RIYADH: The Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday that Saudi officials detained 17,153 individuals in a single week for violating laws about residence, employment, and border security. 10,305 persons were arrested for breaking residence restrictions, 3,644 for attempting to cross the border illegally, and 3,204 for labor-related reasons.
According to the report, of the 1,109 individuals detained for attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, 62 percent were Ethiopian, 35 percent were Yemeni, and 3 percent were of other nationalities. According to the SPA, another 76 individuals were apprehended while attempting to enter nearby nations, while 13 were detained for their role in harbouring and transporting offenders.
According to the Ministry of Interior, anybody caught helping someone enter the Kingdom illegally—including by offering them a place to stay or transportation—may be imprisoned for up to 15 years, fined up to SR1 million ($260,000), and have their property and cars seized. The toll-free numbers for reporting suspected infractions are 911 in Makkah and Riyadh and 999 or 996 in other parts of the Kingdom.
Anyone found to be aiding unlawful entrance into the Kingdom, including by offering lodging and transportation, might be imprisoned for up to 15 years, according to the Ministry of Interior.
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