Saudi man arrested for driving into protected King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve

The Special Forces for Environmental Security have apprehended a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by driving his vehicle into protected meadows and wildlands within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him.

The forces stated that the penalty for driving vehicles into protected meadows and wildlands can reach 2,000 riyals (SAR). They urged the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom. All reports will be treated with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.