Saudi citizen arrested for transporting local firewood in Imam Faisal bin Turki Reserve

The Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations by transporting three cubic meters of local firewood within Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. Legal procedures were taken against the individual, 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 regions of the Kingdom. All reports will be treated confidentially, with no liability for the informant.