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The Ministry of Interior reported on Saturday that 13, 822 infractions of labor, residence, and border security laws were found in Saudi Arabia during inspection campaigns carried out between October 8 and 14.<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), there were 6,547 residence offenses, 3,896 border security infractions, and 3,379 labor code violations.<\/p>\n Over the course of the week, authorities detained 2,021 individuals who were trying to enter Saudi Arabia illegally. Twenty-eight more persons were detained for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally.<\/p>\n Additionally, the ministry announced that 24 persons had been arrested on suspicion of violating the regulations by employing, housing, or transporting people.<\/p>\n In order to enforce the restrictions, 34,834 expatriates\u201432,433 men and 2,401 women\u2014are going through procedures.<\/p>\n 20,190 people who were held for breaking regulations were told to get travel documents by contacting their respective embassies or consulates.<\/p>\n Another 6,509 persons were advised to plan their departure, while 9,454 people were returned, according to the Ministry.<\/p>\n Anyone who aids illegal entry into Saudi Arabia, transports violators inside the Kingdom, or offers them refuge, help, or other services faces up to 15 years in prison and a punishment of up to SAR1 million, according to a warning from the Ministry of Interior.<\/p>\n Properties used to provide shelter for violators and vehicles used to transport them may also be seized.<\/p>\n The ministry urged the public to report potential infractions, characterizing such offenses as serious felonies that call for an arrest.<\/p>\n In Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, locals can dial 911. Reports can be submitted via 999 or 996 in other parts of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n