Environmental security arrests man for transporting firewood in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve
Saudi environmental authorities detained a citizen for illegally transporting three cubic meters of local firewood inside Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a citizen for violating environmental regulations after he was caught transporting three cubic meters of local firewood inside the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him, and the seized firewood has been handed over to the relevant authorities.
The forces stated that the violation involved transporting local firewood within the reserve, confirming that legal procedures were initiated immediately upon his arrest, and the confiscated materials were delivered to the competent authority.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security explained that the penalty for transporting local firewood or charcoal can reach up to 16,000 riyals (SAR) per cubic meter.
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The authorities also urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other areas of the Kingdom. They emphasized that all reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.