Imagine getting caught breaking the rules in a place you're not supposed to be. That's what happened to over 11,000 people in Saudi Arabia. They were caught violating residency, labor, and border laws during a one-week crackdown in April. The Saudi Ministry of Interior said it was a coordinated effort involving multiple government agencies to keep the country's borders secure.

The ministry broke down the numbers: 6,244 people were caught breaking residency laws, while 3,543 people were caught trying to cross the border illegally. Another 1,513 people were caught breaking labor laws. These people are now going through the courts, and some have already been deported or are in the process of leaving the country.

But it's not just the people who got caught who are in trouble. The authorities also arrested 14 people who helped others break the rules by providing transportation, shelter, or a job. The ministry warned that if you help someone break the rules, you could face up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to $266,000. The ministry also said that if you're caught helping someone break the rules, your car and property could be taken away.

The ministry is encouraging people to report any rule breakers. If you see someone who is violating the rules, you can call the emergency numbers listed on the ministry's website. The campaign is part of a larger effort to enforce residency and labor laws across the country.

The ministry also released some interesting numbers about who was trying to break the rules. Of the 1,330 people who were caught trying to enter the country illegally, 43% were from Yemen, 54% were from Ethiopia, and the rest were from other countries. The ministry is working to keep the country's borders secure and to make sure that everyone follows the rules.