Saudi authorities arrested 20,882 individuals during a week-long campaign targeting violations of residency, labor, and border security laws, the Ministry of Interior announced via the Saudi Press Agency.

Breakdown of the arrests:

• 12,975 for residency law violations

• 4,185 for illegal border crossings

• 3,722 for labor law violations

Authorities referred:

• 22,550 violators to their diplomatic missions for travel documents

• 2,394 to finalize travel arrangements

• 10,895 individuals have already been deported

The Ministry warned that facilitating these violations—such as providing transport or shelter—can lead to up to 15 years imprisonment, fines up to SR 1 million, and confiscation of assets