Saudi security agencies intensified enforcement operations across the Kingdom last week, resulting in the arrest of more than 20,000 people found in violation of residency, labour and border laws, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior on Saturday.
In a statement, the Ministry of Interior said a total of 20,237 illegal residents were arrested during joint inspection campaigns carried out between January 29 and February 4. The operations were conducted by security forces in coordination with relevant government agencies across the country.
