Operation in opposition to unlawful immigrants in Saudi Arabia; Greater than 17 thousand arrested

Riyadh: Greater than 17,000 foreigners had been detained throughout a week-long operation in opposition to unlawful immigrants in Saudi Arabia.

In keeping with Arab media, the operation in opposition to immigrants in Saudi Arabia began on November 2, through which 17 thousand 305 individuals have been arrested thus far. Majority of them had been residing illegally.

Amongst these arrested, probably the most violators of Iqama legal guidelines numbered 10,804, whereas the second place included 3,890 foreigners who violated border legal guidelines.

Equally, 2,611 migrants had been arrested for violating labor legal guidelines. These people can be dropped at courtroom and more likely to be deported or fined below the nation’s legal guidelines.

Saudi officers say this can be a routine operation. The operation in opposition to unlawful immigrants will proceed.