Pakistani resident arrested for dumping concrete waste in Madinah region
Saudi environmental security forces detained a Pakistani resident for polluting soil by dumping concrete materials in the Madinah region.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a Pakistani resident for violating regulations by dumping concrete waste and damaging soil in the Madinah region. Legal measures were taken against him and he was referred to the relevant authorities.
The forces stated that anyone engaging in activities that directly or indirectly harm or pollute soil, negatively affect its use, or damage its natural properties faces fines of up to 10 million riyals (SAR). The public is urged to report any environmental violations or harm to wildlife by calling 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom. All reports will be handled confidentially and without liability for the informant.