Riyadh, October (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 18 اكتوبر 2025ء) Border authorities apprehended 2,061 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally, including 43% Yemenis, 56% Ethiopians, and 1% from other nationalities. They also arrested 27 people for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.
A total of 31,614 expatriates, including 29,933 men and 1,681 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce regulations.
Meanwhile, 22,989 individuals were detained for violating the regulations and were instructed to contact their countries’ embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documents. In addition, 3,568 were advised to make travel arrangements, and 13,725 were repatriated.
The Ministry of Interior warned that anyone who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them within its territory, or provides them with shelter, assistance, or other service may face penalties of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SAR1 million. Vehicles used for transport and properties used for shelter may also be confiscated.
The ministry emphasized that such acts constitute major crimes that warrant arrest and urged the public to report any violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom.
