Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Saudi Arabia have arrested over 11, 600 individuals within one week over multiple types of violations, including residency and labor.
Saudi Ministry of Interior (MoI) made this announcement on social media, stating that the individuals were arrested from 1 to 7 June 2023.
خلال أسبوع.. ضبط 11610 مخالفين لأنظمة الإقامة والعمل وأمن الحدود.
#وطن_بلا_مخالف pic.twitter.com/DEukmap7ye
— وزارة الداخلية 🇸🇦 (@MOISaudiArabia) June 10, 2023
According to the Ministry, various LEAs took part in this operation. They identified 6,303 residency violations, 4,136 border security violations, and 1,171 labor law violations.
The Ministry also noted that 619 people were arrested for trying to enter the country illegally through borders. At the same time, 19 were taken into custody for attempting to flee the Kingdom unlawfully.
As outlined in the law, anyone involved in assisting illegal entry into Saudi Arabia may be imprisoned for 15 years and fined up to $267,000.
Currently, Over 29,399 people are facing legal proceedings over residency, border security, and labor law breaches. Out of these, 23,381 have been sent to embassies for getting travel documents, 1,303 have been asked to complete reservations, and 7,445 have been deported.
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The #FutureTakesFlight#aPIFCompany pic.twitter.com/CxLeV45IJD
— Riyadh Air (@RiyadhAir) June 4, 2023
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Taking to Twitter, Riyadh Air revealed the first of two vibrant designs, which it described as, “a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance.”
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