Environmental security arrests man for grazing 80 sheep in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve
Saudi environmental authorities detained a citizen for illegally grazing 80 sheep in a protected area of Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations by grazing 80 sheep in restricted areas within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. Legal procedures have been taken against him.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security stated that grazing sheep in prohibited areas is punishable by a fine of up to 200 riyals (SAR) per animal.
Authorities 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. They stressed that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and without liability for the informant.