Over 10,000 foreign nationals were deported by Saudi immigration services in a single week as part of a sweeping crackdown on foreigners accused of breaking the country's labor, residence, and border regulations.
More than 21,000 foreign nationals were arrested as a result of simultaneous operations across the country, according to Saudi Arabia's home Ministry. Of these, more than 14,000 were found guilty of breaking residency laws, 4,600 were charged with border security violations, and another 3,000 were found to have violated the nation's labor laws, gulf news reported.
More than 27,000 foreign nationals have been turned over to their respective embassies and will be deported, according to the Saudi home Ministry. The report also stated that 1,477 individuals were apprehended attempting to enter saudi arabia illegally, with 41% coming from Yemen, 55% from Ethiopia, and the remainder from several other nations.
Remarkably, the ministry reported that some 90 persons were detained while attempting to depart the country "illegally". 18 Saudi nationals have also been arrested by Saudi authorities on charges of harboring or hiring unlawful foreign workers, according to the gulf news article. In addition to the confiscation of cars and/or property used in violation of the law, the accused Saudi citizens risk harsh legal repercussions, including up to one million Saudi riyals in fines and/or 15 years in jail.
The home ministry cautioned Saudi nationals against providing sanctuary to undocumented immigrants, calling it a betrayal of public confidence that will be harshly enforced by law enforcement.
By contacting specific hotline lines set up for various regions, the Saudi government has asked its residents to report anybody they believe is violating these regulations.
The Saudi home ministry added that tough measures would be used in these situations and that the goal of the campaign against illegal immigrants is to uphold law and order.
More than 21,000 foreign nationals were arrested as a result of simultaneous operations across the country, according to Saudi Arabia's home Ministry. Of these, more than 14,000 were found guilty of breaking residency laws, 4,600 were charged with border security violations, and another 3,000 were found to have violated the nation's labor laws, gulf news reported.
More than 27,000 foreign nationals have been turned over to their respective embassies and will be deported, according to the Saudi home Ministry. The report also stated that 1,477 individuals were apprehended attempting to enter saudi arabia illegally, with 41% coming from Yemen, 55% from Ethiopia, and the remainder from several other nations.
Remarkably, the ministry reported that some 90 persons were detained while attempting to depart the country "illegally". 18 Saudi nationals have also been arrested by Saudi authorities on charges of harboring or hiring unlawful foreign workers, according to the gulf news article. In addition to the confiscation of cars and/or property used in violation of the law, the accused Saudi citizens risk harsh legal repercussions, including up to one million Saudi riyals in fines and/or 15 years in jail.
The home ministry cautioned Saudi nationals against providing sanctuary to undocumented immigrants, calling it a betrayal of public confidence that will be harshly enforced by law enforcement.
By contacting specific hotline lines set up for various regions, the Saudi government has asked its residents to report anybody they believe is violating these regulations.
The Saudi home ministry added that tough measures would be used in these situations and that the goal of the campaign against illegal immigrants is to uphold law and order.
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