Environmental security forces arrest unlicensed hunters in Madinah
Saudi environmental security forces detained two citizens for illegal hunting in Madinah, seizing firearms, ammunition, and captured wildlife.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security apprehended two citizens for violating environmental regulations by hunting without a license in the Madinah region. The officers seized a shotgun, an air rifle, 114 rounds of assorted ammunition, a bird-calling device, and two hunted wild animals in their possession.
The authorities stated that legal procedures have been initiated against the offenders, emphasizing the importance of adhering to environmental laws and executive regulations, which prohibit hunting wild animals without a permit.
Penalties and fines
The forces explained that the penalty for using a shotgun for hunting without a license is SAR 100,000, while the fine for using a bird-calling device is SAR 50,000. Hunting without a license incurs a SAR 10,000 fine, hunting in prohibited areas is fined SAR 5,000, and hunting a turtle dove without a license results in a SAR 1,500 penalty.
Call to report environmental violations
The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged all citizens and residents to report any incidents that harm the environment or wildlife. Reports can be made by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom. The confidentiality of informants is guaranteed, and no liability is placed on those who report violations.