Batangas: The General Directorate of Passports issued 111,034 administrative decisions through its regional committees between January 1 and June 30, 2025, penalizing violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations with imprisonment, penalties, or deportation. The directorate urged citizens, residents, business owners, and individuals to refrain from transporting, employing, sheltering, concealing, or assisting violators of residency, labor, or border security regulations in any way. It called on the public to report violations by dialing 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, and 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the General Directorate of Passports has been actively working to enforce compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws. The administrative decisions made over the six-month period reflect the directorate's commitment to maintaining law and order. The penalties issued include imprisonment, financial penalties, and deportation for those found in violation of the regulations.
The directorate's call to action for citizens and residents underscores the importance of community involvement in upholding the country's legal standards. By reporting any violations, individuals can contribute to the broader effort to ensure compliance and security across the Kingdom. The use of specific hotlines for reporting in different regions emphasizes the Directorate's focus on accessible and efficient communication channels for the public.