Environmental violator arrested for illegal hunting in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

The Special Forces for Environmental Security, while carrying out their duties to enforce environmental regulations, have arrested a citizen for violating environmental laws by hunting without a permit in the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. The individual was found in possession of an air rifle and four hunted wild animals. Legal procedures have been taken against him.

The forces emphasized the importance of adhering to environmental laws and their executive regulations, which criminalize the hunting of wild animals. They noted that the penalty for hunting without a permit is a fine of 10,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting in prohibited areas carries a fine of 5,000 riyals, and hunting a turtle dove without a permit is also punishable by a 5,000 riyal fine.

The authorities also urged the public to report any cases of 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 with strict confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.