«الداخلية»: تسهيل عبور المتسللين جريمة مخلة بالشرف والأمانة

The Ministry of Interior has reiterated that anyone who facilitates the entry of violators of the border security system into the Kingdom, or transports them within it, or provides them with shelter, or offers them any assistance or service in any form, exposes themselves to penalties of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to one million riyals, and the confiscation of the means of transport and accommodation used for shelter, in addition to being publicly named. It clarified that this crime is considered a major offense warranting detention, and it is a violation of honor and trust.

The joint field campaigns to monitor and apprehend violators of residence, labor, and border security regulations, which took place in various regions of the Kingdom from 27/11/1447 AH corresponding to 14/05/2026 AD to 03/12/1447 AH corresponding to 20/05/2026 AD, resulted in the apprehension of (8,943) violators, including (4,638) violators of the residence system, (2,810) violators of the border security system, and (1,495) violators of the labor system.

The total number of individuals apprehended while attempting to cross the borders into the Kingdom was (1,158), of which (38%) were of Yemeni nationality, (61%) were of Ethiopian nationality, and (1%) were of other nationalities. Additionally, (54) individuals were apprehended for attempting to cross the borders out of the Kingdom in an irregular manner.

(08) individuals were also apprehended for their involvement in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators of residence, labor, and border security regulations and for concealing them.

Currently, the total number of individuals undergoing enforcement procedures is (23,679) violators, including (22,629) men and (1,050) women.

(16,402) violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, (1,619) violators were referred to complete their travel bookings, and (9,832) violators were deported.