“This week's security sweeps resulted in the arrest of 742 illegal overstayers consisting of men and women. They also included 51 people arrested for committing various criminal offenses,” said Col. Misfer Al-Juaid, spokesman for Jeddah police.Criminals arrested were wanted for offenses relating to drug dealing, bootlegging, car thefts, fraud, harboring illegal immigrants and operating unlicensed businesses. The raids were carried out in Safa, Marwa, Faisaliah, Bani Malik, Kandarah and Anakish districts of north Jeddah.“Those arrested in this week’s raids are all in custody now and they will be transferred — along with items seized as evidence during the raids — to the concerned authorities,” said Al-Juaid.“The security forces are keeping a close eye and will not relent in capturing any person involved in committing offenses or illicit activities,” said Maj. Gen. Ali Muhammad Al-Ghamdi, director of Jeddah police.He added the raids would not be successful without the help of members of the public. People are advised to telephone 642-5550 if they see any suspicious activities.
