Saudi man arrested in Jazan for transporting border violators
A Saudi national was arrested in Jazan for transporting Yemeni border violators, with legal action taken against all involved, authorities said.
Key Takeaways
AIPatrols from the General Directorate of Mujahideen in Jazan have arrested a Saudi citizen for transporting border security violators of Yemeni nationality. The individuals were apprehended while traveling in a vehicle driven by the suspect, and legal procedures have been initiated against them.
The General Directorate of Mujahideen stated that the violators have been referred to the relevant authorities, while the citizen who transported them has been referred to the Public Prosecution.
The official spokesperson for the General Directorate of Mujahideen emphasized that assisting border security violators—whether by facilitating their entry into the Kingdom, transporting them within the country, providing shelter, or offering any form of assistance or service—can result in penalties of up to 15 years in prison, fines of up to 1 million riyals (SAR), confiscation of the means of transport and accommodation used, and public naming of the offender.
He noted that this offense is classified as a major crime warranting detention and is considered dishonorable and a breach of trust.
The Directorate urged the public to report violations of residency, labor, and border security regulations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom. It assured that all reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and that informants will bear no responsibility.