Saudi environmental forces detain man for transporting firewood in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve
Saudi environmental authorities have 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 detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations after he was found transporting three cubic meters of local firewood inside the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. Authorities have taken legal action against the individual and handed over the seized firewood 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 detention, and the confiscated materials were delivered to the appropriate agency.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security clarified 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 forces 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 regions of the Kingdom. They stressed that all reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.