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Over 17,800 residency, labor violations recorded across Saudi Arabia

Over 17,800 residency, labor violations recorded across Saudi Arabia

  • Border authorities apprehended 1,509 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally, of whom 44 percent were Yemenis and 55 percent Ethiopians
By SPA ·
Saudi Arabia arrests 19,576 illegals in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 19,576 illegals in one week

By SPA ·
A total of 12,252 people were arrested for violations of residency laws. (SPA)

Saudi authorities arrest 19,790 illegals in one week

By SPA ·
Saudi Arabia arrests 21,647 undocumented residents in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 21,647 undocumented residents in one week

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia arrests 23,094 illegals in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 23,094 illegals in one week

By Arab News ·
Kingdom arrests 18,669 illegals in one week

Kingdom arrests 18,669 illegals in one week

By Arab News ·
20,000 arrested for violation of regulations across Saudi Arabia

20,000 arrested for violation of regulations across Saudi Arabia

By SPA ·
Saudi Arabia arrests 21,222 illegals in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 21,222 illegals in one week

By Arab News ·
20,159 violators of residency, labor laws arrested in Saudi Arabia

20,159 violators of residency, labor laws arrested in Saudi Arabia

By SPA ·
Saudi Arabia arrests 19,024 illegals in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 19,024 illegals in one week

By Arab News ·
Saudi police have arrested hundreds of illegals breaching country’s labor law. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia arrests 20,124 illegals in one week

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia arrests 20,778 illegals in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 20,778 illegals in one week

By Arab News ·
Saudi police have arrested hundreds of illegals breaching country’s labor law. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia arrests 15,324 illegals in one week

By Arab News ·

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