Man arrested for transporting local firewood in Madinah region

The Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations by transporting 10 cubic meters of local firewood in the Madinah region. Legal measures were taken against him, and the seized firewood was handed over to the relevant authorities.

The forces stated that the penalty for transporting local firewood or charcoal can reach 16,000 riyals (SAR) per cubic meter. 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 areas of the Kingdom. All reports will be handled confidentially, and informants will bear no responsibility.