The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced that 14,855 illegal residents were deported and another 11,300 individuals were arrested during a week-long security campaign.

The arrests were made during joint security inspections conducted between April 23 and 29, involving security forces and relevant government agencies.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the detainees included 6,244 individuals for residency violations, 3,543 for border security violations, and 1,513 for labor law violations.

Authorities also referred 18,601 violators to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, while travel arrangements were finalized for 4,337 individuals.

Additionally, 1,330 people were detained while attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally, of whom 43 percent were Yemeni and 54 percent were Ethiopian. Another 51 individuals were arrested while attempting to leave the country illegally.

Fourteen people were also arrested on charges of transporting, harboring, or employing violators.

The Saudi Ministry of Interior stated that 29,913 foreign nationals are currently undergoing legal procedures. The ministry warned that individuals who facilitate illegal entry or residency face penalties of up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to one million Saudi riyals.