Riyadh, July (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 18 يوليو 2026ء) Border authorities apprehended 1,631 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally, including 33% Yemenis, 65% Ethiopians, and 2% from other nationalities. They also arrested 42 people for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.
A total of 30,139 expatriates, including 28,087 men and 2,052 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce regulations.
Meanwhile, 17,273 individuals were detained for violating the regulations and were instructed to contact their countries’ embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documents. In addition, 6,160 were advised to make travel arrangements, and 12,211 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.
