Seven expatriates arrested in Riyadh for illegal soil extraction
Saudi environmental security forces detained seven expatriates and seized eight machines used for illegal soil extraction in Riyadh.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested seven expatriates for illegally exploiting soil deposits in the Riyadh region. Authorities also seized eight pieces of equipment used for soil excavation and transport, and legal measures have been taken against the violators.
According to the Special Forces for Environmental Security, those detained include individuals of Afghan, Pakistani, Ethiopian, and Yemeni nationalities.
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The forces urged the public to report any violations against 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. All reports will be handled confidentially, with no liability for the informant.