Riyadh: In inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia between July 9 and 15 to ensure compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws, the Ministry of Interior recorded 15,836 violations, including 7,892 related to residency, 4,617 to border security, and 3,327 to labor laws. Border authorities apprehended 1,631 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally, including 33% Yemenis, 65% Ethiopians, and 2% from other nationalities. They also arrested 42 people for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.

According to Saudi Press Agency, a total of 21 people involved in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators were arrested. A total of 30,139 expatriates, including 28,087 men and 2,052 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce regulations. Meanwhile, 17,273 individuals were detained for violating the regulations and were instructed to contact their countries' embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documents. In addition, 6,160 were advised to make travel arrangements, and 12,211 were repatriated.

The Ministry of Interior warned that anyone who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them within its territory, or provides them with shelter, assistance, or other service may face penalties of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SAR1 million. Vehicles used for transport and properties used for shelter may also be confiscated. The ministry emphasized that such acts constitute major crimes that warrant arrest and urged the public to report any violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom.