Saudi Arabia: 15,430 people arrested under security operation in Riyadh, action taken on breaking residency and labor laws

Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry has launched a big campaign to ensure compliance with security rules across the country. 2nd July to 8th July In this joint security campaign conducted between 15,430 people Has been detained. All these people have been found violating rules related to residency, labor and border security.

Why was the action taken?

According to the information given by the Saudi administration, those arrested included 7,913 people Those who break residency rules. Other than this 4,037 people Border Security Act and 3,480 people Have been caught violating labor laws. The government says that it is important for all migrants to follow these rules.

Crackdown on infiltration attempts

during the campaign 1,542 people Was caught trying to enter Saudi Arabia illegally. of these 53 percent Ethiopian and 46 percent Yemeni citizens are included. Also, 30 people were caught trying to exit the country illegally, while 27 were people who were harboring, hiring or helping these violators in taking them from one place to another.

warning to migrants

total at present 29,286 violators Legal process is going on against him. of these 27,127 men And 2,159 women Are included. The ministry has clarified that helping illegal immigrants is a big crime. for this up to 15 years in jail, Fine up to 10 lakh Saudi riyals And there could be severe punishment like confiscation of the vehicles or property used.