Saudi authorities detain man for grazing sheep in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve
Saudi environmental security forces have detained a citizen for illegally grazing 20 sheep in restricted areas of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations after he was caught grazing 20 sheep in prohibited areas within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. Authorities confirmed that legal measures are being taken against him.
The forces explained that grazing sheep in restricted areas carries a fine of 200 riyals (SAR) per animal, in accordance with current environmental and nature reserve protection laws.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other areas of the Kingdom. They emphasized that all reports are handled confidentially and without liability for the informant.