Saudi Arabia arrested 13,822 people for violating residency, border security and labour regulations during a week of nationwide inspection.The Ministry of Interior said on Saturday that the arrests took place between October 8 and 14 in joint operations conducted with relevant government agencies.Of those detained, 6,547 were accused of violating residency regulations, 3,896 were held for breaching border security laws and 3,379 were arrested over labour law violations.Authorities also detained 2,021 people who attempted to enter Saudi Arabia illegally across its borders. Another 28 people were arrested while trying to leave the Kingdom unlawfully.During the same period, 9,454 people were deported. A further 20,190 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, while 6,509 were sent to complete arrangements for their departure.Security forces also arrested 24 people accused of helping violators by providing transport, accommodation or employment.The ministry said legal procedures were being processed for 34,834 expatriates over violations. The group includes 32,433 men and 2,401 women.Authorities warned that anyone found facilitating illegal entry into the Kingdom, transporting violators, providing them with accommodation or offering other assistance could face up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to SR1 million. Vehicles used to transport violators and properties used to shelter them may also be confiscated.
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