Dubai: Saudi Arabia has arrested 19,696 individuals in a sweeping crackdown on illegal residents across the Kingdom last week, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The arrests were part of joint field security campaigns conducted between November 14 and November 20, involving multiple government agencies and security forces. The detainees included 11,336 individuals accused of violating residency regulations, 5,176 for breaching border security laws and 3,184 for labour law violations. Authorities also arrested 22 individuals accused of facilitating violations, including transporting, sheltering, or employing illegal residents. The Ministry of Interior warned the public that anyone found helping illegal entry or residency — whether by providing transportation, shelter, or other assistance — faces severe penalties.

Source: Ethiopian News November 24, 2024 14:20 UTC