In Video: 1,138 Travelers Denied Entry for Visa and Residency Violations, 67 Wanted Individuals Seized, and 650 Others Prevented from Departing via Checkpoints

The General Administration of Border Security announced the seizure of hundreds of violations and the initiation of legal proceedings against wanted individuals and offenders during inspection and audit campaigns conducted at land, sea, and air border crossings. The Ministry of Interior stated that border security officers’ efforts prevented the entry of 1,138 individuals into the country due to violations related to entry or residence visas, in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the entry of foreigners. It added that the campaigns also resulted in travel bans for 650 individuals due to legal restrictions or outstanding legal claims requiring their detention until their legal status was resolved. The ministry noted that the inspection operations also led to the apprehension of 67 wanted persons with various pending cases and court rulings, with legal measures taken against them and their referral to the competent authorities. The ministry emphasized the continuation of heightened surveillance at all border crossings, stressing that security inspections are carried out around the clock to detect offenders and wanted individuals and to ensure the law is applied to everyone.