The Ministry of Interior claims that Saudi officials detained 18,489 people during the last week for breaking several rules. Under cooperation with pertinent government departments all throughout the Kingdom, these arrests were taken during joint field security campaigns run from November 28 to December 4.

Targeting offenders of the Residency Law, Border Security Law, and Labor Law, the operation aimed at sustaining legal compliance and public safety by means of continuous efforts.

Of the individuals arrested, 3,027 broke the Labor Law, 4,638 broke the Border Security Law, and 10,824 violated the Residency Law. Authorities also intercepted 1,125 people trying unlawfully to enter the Kingdom. Of these, 2% belonged to other nationalities, 56% were Ethiopian nationals, and 42% were Yemeni nationals. Conversely, 57 people were arrested trying to depart Saudi Arabia without appropriate permission.

The raid aimed also at those supporting offenders. Thirty-one people were taken under custody for either transporting, hiding, or using illegal immigrants. These acts mirror the Kingdom's rigorous policies against people who either encourage or assist illicit activity inside of its borders.

There are 25,484 expatriates under different legal processing phases right now. This category comprises 2,880 women and 22,604 men subject to penal actions. 17,981 violators have been referred to their respective diplomatic embassies to get travel documentation as part of these processes. Two thousand forty-seven offenders are making travel plans, while 9, 529 people have already been deported.

The Ministry of Interior has sent a strong warning meant to discourage such infractions. It underlined that anyone detected helping violators to enter the Kingdom illegally, offering refuge, transportation, or any kind of help could be subject to harsh punishment. These include fines totaling SR1 million, up to 15 years in prison, and the seizure of assets and vehicles used in commission of such crimes.

The government has also urged the people to actively participate in documenting infractions. While those in other areas use the numbers 999 or 996, citizens and residents in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province can report breaches by phoning 911. These channels seek to guarantee that the people might help to preserve the law and keep the Kingdom in order.

By aggressively enforcing its laws, Saudi Arabia shows its dedication to fully addressing labor, illegal residence, and border infractions. Underlining the seriousness with which the Kingdom addresses these challenges, trying to preserve security, safeguard its resources, and respect the rule of law, the concerted actions of security forces and government entities highlight The nation wants to provide its legal residents and citizens a safer, more controlled environment by punishing violators and their accomplices.

The extensive arrests and deportations also emphasize the need of cooperation between Saudi authorities and overseas diplomatic missions. Organizing deportations and gathering travel documentation depend on tight cooperation to guarantee adherence to legal and procedural norms. Moreover, the heavy penalties imposed by the Kingdom on those supporting offenders discourage next events.

Saudi Arabia strengthens its opposition to illicit activity, therefore safeguarding its borders and preserving social and economic stability. The need for public participation by the Ministry of Interior shows the need of group effort in reaching these goals by means of accountability. The Kingdom keeps working to properly handle residency, labor, and border infractions using continuous enforcement and public awareness programs.