SAUDI ARABIA

Assisting infiltrators classified as a major crime: Minister

July 03, 2021

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Saud Bin Naif said that facilitating the entry of infiltrators into the Kingdom or giving them transportation within the Kingdom and rendering them any assistance or service is a major crime.

On his official Twitter account, the minister said: "Facilitating the entry of infiltrators into the Kingdom is a violation of the regulations in the Kingdom, and it is classified as a major crime."

"We will deal firmly with any matter that affects the security of the Kingdom."

The ministry emphasized that anyone who facilitates the entry of the infiltrator into the Kingdom or gives him transportation or shelter or any assistance or service shall be punished with penalties of up to 15 years in prison, and a maximum fine of SR1million in addition to the confiscation of the means of transportation and accommodation.

The Ministry of Interior called on all citizens and residents in the Kingdom to report to security authorities about violators of the residency, labor and border security regulations.

It called on the public to contact the authorities through the phone number 911 for the regions of Makkah and Riyadh, and the number 999 for all other regions of the Kingdom.


July 03, 2021
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