Saudi arrested in Jazan for transporting 13 border violators
Security patrols in Jazan detained a Saudi national for transporting 13 Ethiopian border violators; the case has been referred to authorities.
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AIPatrols from the General Directorate of Mujahideen in Jazan region have arrested a Saudi citizen who was transporting 13 Ethiopian nationals in violation of border security regulations.
The violators were detained and legal procedures have been initiated. The individuals were referred to the relevant authorities, while the driver was handed over to the Public Prosecution.
The spokesperson for the General Directorate of Mujahideen stated that anyone who facilitates the entry, transport, shelter, or assistance of border security violators faces severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to 15 years, fines of up to one million riyals (SAR), confiscation of the vehicle and property used, and public naming of the offender.
The spokesperson added that this offense is considered a major crime warranting detention and is deemed dishonorable. He urged the public to report violations of residency, labor, and border security regulations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions, assuring that all reports are confidential and informants bear no liability.