المملكة: Urgent – 15 thousand riyals fine for 11 violators who traded antiquities electronically

The Committee for Review of Violations issued The System of Antiquities and Urban Heritage, affiliated with the Heritage Authority, issued firm decisions to impose financial fines against 11 people, following their involvement in displaying and selling antiquities electronically without licenses.

The Heritage Authority revealed that the ceiling of fines imposed amounts to 15 thousand riyals for each violation detected.

It showed that the violators resorted to displaying Antiquities transferred for sale through platforms without being officially registered or documented.

The Authority explained that these practices represent a clear violation of the legislative systems in force in the Kingdom.

It stressed that these laws were established primarily with the aim of protecting the national heritage, and preserving it from tampering or illegal trade.

The Heritage Authority stressed the necessity of adhering to strict regulatory procedures related to the possession and circulation of any objects. Antique.

She pointed out that the system strictly requires the registration of those Partsand obtaining the necessary licenses before embarking on any display or sale process.

The Authority indicated that implementing these controls “contributes to preserving the Kingdom’s cultural heritage and preventing its exploitation in illegal ways.”

At the same time, she called on all members of society to play a pivotal role in protecting the nation’s historical capabilities and not to tolerate violations.

She urged citizens and residents to immediately report any violating practices through the “An archaeological report” service.

It also provided the possibility of direct and rapid communication with the National Center for Security Operations on the number “911”, stressing its continued monitoring and control of violations and the application of penalties.