Saudi Arabia arrests 13,889 people in nationwide campaign
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
Saudi Arabia arrested 13,889 people and deported 10,431 residents in a nationwide campaign against residency, labour and border violations. The operations, carried out from 1 to 7 October 2026, also placed more than 33,000 expatriates under legal proceedings, according to the Saudi Ministry of Interior cited by Tuko.
Saudi authorities arrested 13,889 people between 1 and 7 October 2026 during a nationwide inspection campaign targeting residency, labour and border security violations. The week-long operation was conducted by the Saudi Ministry of Interior, reports Tuko.
The authorities also deported 10,431 residents. More than 33,000 expatriates are currently facing legal proceedings, including 2,675 women, according to figures reported by Tuko.
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