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Environmental security arrests three for soil violations in Eastern Province

Saudi environmental security forces detained three expatriates for exploiting soil and sand deposits in the Eastern Province.

Ajel News38 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi environmental security officers in Eastern Province

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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested three expatriates—two Pakistani nationals and one Indian national—for violating environmental regulations by exploiting soil and sand deposits in the Eastern Province.

The forces reported that two pieces of equipment used for soil excavation and transport were seized during the operation, and legal measures have been taken against the offenders.

The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged citizens and residents to report any activities that harm the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.

The forces stressed that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.

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