Three arrested for illegal hunting in Eastern Province

The Special Forces for Environmental Security, while carrying out their duties to enforce environmental regulations, have arrested three citizens in the Eastern Province for violating environmental laws by hunting without a license. Authorities seized three air rifles, a firearm, 645 assorted rounds of ammunition, and six captured wild animals. Legal procedures have been taken against the offenders.

The forces emphasized the importance of adhering to environmental regulations and their executive bylaws, which prohibit the hunting of wild animals. They noted that the penalty for using firearms without a license is a fine of 80,000 riyals (SAR), hunting without a license carries a fine of 10,000 riyals, hunting in prohibited areas is punishable by a 5,000 riyal fine, hunting turtle doves without a license incurs a 5,000 riyal fine, hunting quail without a license results in a 1,500 riyal fine, and hunting pigeons carries a 1,000 riyal fine.

The authorities also 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 regions of the Kingdom. All reports will be handled confidentially, and informants will bear no responsibility.