31 January 2014
RIYADH - More than 284,000 illegal foreigners have been deported since Nov. 4, 2013, according to the Ministry of Interior.
This is in addition to 22,189 foreigners currently awaiting deportation at detention centers in various parts of the Kingdom.
The crackdown started at the end of a seven-month grace period granted by Custodian of the Two Holy Months King Abdullah in April for illegal expatriates to rectify their residency and work status.
The ministry said security authorities also foiled attempts by more than 102,000 people to sneak into the country during the period.
Meanwhile, about 500 unregulated foreigners were arrested during an 8-hour raid carried out by security forces in three districts of Riyadh on Wednesday. They included 10 people wanted by police for their alleged involvement in various crimes.
RIYADH - More than 284,000 illegal foreigners have been deported since Nov. 4, 2013, according to the Ministry of Interior.
This is in addition to 22,189 foreigners currently awaiting deportation at detention centers in various parts of the Kingdom.
The crackdown started at the end of a seven-month grace period granted by Custodian of the Two Holy Months King Abdullah in April for illegal expatriates to rectify their residency and work status.
The ministry said security authorities also foiled attempts by more than 102,000 people to sneak into the country during the period.
Meanwhile, about 500 unregulated foreigners were arrested during an 8-hour raid carried out by security forces in three districts of Riyadh on Wednesday. They included 10 people wanted by police for their alleged involvement in various crimes.
© The Saudi Gazette 2014
