A strict Saudi decision to deport Arab citizens immediately and prevent them from entering the kingdom permanently
With the increasing importance of border security and security control, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has implemented joint field campaigns to follow up and control violators of all residence, work and border security regulations in the Kingdom.
These campaigns were implemented in various cities of Saudi Arabia during the period from 25/8 to 9/26/1444 AH, and achieved positive and tangible results.
Security monitoring and control campaigns in Saudi Arabia
Goals and objectives
Security monitoring and control campaigns aim to ensure compliance with residency, work and border security regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These campaigns monitor and follow up on violators, apply the necessary penalties against them, and achieve security and stability in society.
Time and cities included
Security monitoring and control campaigns were implemented in the cities of the Kingdom as a whole, as they included all regions of the Kingdom. The period was carefully chosen to ensure the availability of the necessary capabilities and the cooperation of the various parties in implementing these campaigns effectively.
Preliminary results and stats
The number of arrested offenders
During the implementation of the field campaigns, the total number of violators in the regions of the Kingdom amounted to (16,105) violators. These violations are divided into the following systems: the residency system, the border security system, and the work system.
Classification of violations
Among the violators caught in the field campaigns, there were (9551) violators of the residency law, (3977) violators of the border security law, and (2577) violators of the labor law. These numbers indicate that there are serious challenges in implementing and enforcing these regulations in the Kingdom.
arrested while trying to cross
(393) people were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom. The nationalities of those arrested were distributed as follows: (36%) Yemenis, (52%) Ethiopians, and (12%) other nationalities. In addition, (37) people were arrested for attempting to cross the border in irregular ways, and (23) of them were involved in major crimes.
involved in the cover-up
(23) people involved in transferring, harboring and operating violators of residency, work and border security regulations, and covering them up, were arrested. Concealment and cooperation with violators is a serious crime that requires action and the application of the necessary penalties.
The repercussions of crimes related to residency, work and border security systems
Legal consequences of assisting entry violators
The Ministry of the Interior confirms that anyone who provides assistance in the entry of violators of border security regulations, or provides them with shelter, or facilitates their movement within the Kingdom, is subject to legal penalties. These penalties include imprisonment for a term of up to 15 years, a fine of up to one million riyals, and the confiscation of transportation and housing used for shelter, in addition to throwing them away.
The importance of whistleblowing
These crimes are among the major crimes that pose a threat to the security and stability of the Kingdom. The Ministry of Interior urges to report any violation cases through the numbers designated for this in the regions of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, which are (911), and in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions through the numbers (999) and (996).
Conclusions and recommendations
The Ministry of the Interior stresses the importance of implementing residence, work and border security systems in the Kingdom, and the need to control and hold violators accountable. It stresses that participating in concealment crimes and facilitating the entry of violators exposes individuals to legal penalties. Citizens and residents must cooperate with the security authorities and report any violation they see.
FAQs
Can individuals participate in security monitoring and control campaigns?
Yes, the Ministry of Interior encourages citizens and residents to participate in security monitoring and control campaigns, to provide information and to report any violation cases that you see.
Is there a financial reward for reporting violations?
The Ministry of Interior offers financial rewards to individuals who provide valuable information that leads to the arrest of violators and the application of penalties to them.
Can reports be submitted anonymously?
Yes, individuals can submit reports anonymously if they wish. Confidentiality of information and whistleblower protection are respected.
Are only violators punished or deported as well?
In addition to applying legal penalties, procedures for deporting violators are also taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Deportation decisions depend on the type and severity of the offense the person committed.
What are the expected penalties for helping entry violators?
The expected penalties for assisting the entry of violators include imprisonment for a period of up to 15 years, a fine of up to one million riyals, and the confiscation of transportation and housing used for shelter, in addition to throwing them away.
