Kingdom arrests 22,147 illegals in one week
A total of 13,835 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,772 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,540 for labor-related issues.
The report showed that among the 1,816 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 62 percent were Ethiopian, 36 percent Yemeni, and 2 percent were of other nationalities.
A further 34 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 20 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators, the SPA reported.
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 ($267,000), 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.
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