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المملكة: "Environmental security" He arrests environmental violators in Riyadh and Medina


Special Forces for Environmental Security A citizen violating the environmental system, for transporting (8) cubic meters of local firewood in The Medina region, and regular procedures were applied against him, and the seized quantities were handed over to the competent authority.

The forces explained that the penalty for transporting local firewood and charcoal reaches (16,000) riyals per cubic meter.

Camping without a license

The Special Forces for Environmental Security arrested a citizen violating the environmental regulations; For committing a violation Camping without a license in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, and regular procedures were applied against him.

The forces explained that the penalty for violating camping in forests or national parks without a license is a fine of up to (3,000) riyals.

Setting fire with vegetation

The Special Forces for Environmental Security arrested an Indian national in violation of the environmental law; For not adhering to the instructions and guidelines for preserving vegetation cover by lighting fires in places not designated for them in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, and regular procedures were applied against him.

The forces confirmed that the penalty for setting fires in places other than those designated for them in forests and national parks is a fine of up to (3,000) riyals.

They urged to report any cases that represent an attack on the environment or wildlife on the number (911) in the regions of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Medina, Riyadh, and Al-Sharqiyah, and (999) and (996) in the rest of the regions of the Kingdom. All reports will be treated with complete confidentiality, without any responsibility on the part of the reporter.

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