Saudi authorities arrest citizen for transporting border violators in Jazan
A Saudi citizen was arrested in Jazan for transporting two Ethiopian border violators; all were referred to the relevant authorities.
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AIPatrols from the General Directorate of Mujahideen in Jazan arrested a Saudi citizen for transporting two Ethiopian nationals who had violated border security regulations. The individuals were detained, legal measures were taken against them, and the violators were referred to the competent authorities, while the citizen who transported them was referred to the Public Prosecution.
The official spokesperson for the General Directorate of Mujahideen stressed that anyone who facilitates the entry of border security violators into the Kingdom, transports them within the country, provides them shelter, or offers them any assistance or service in any form, exposes themselves to penalties of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to one million riyals (SAR), confiscation of the means of transport and accommodation used for sheltering, and public naming.
He explained that this crime is considered a major offense warranting detention and is deemed dishonorable and a breach of trust. He 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. All reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.