Saudi man arrested for lighting fire in restricted area of King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve
Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen for illegally lighting a fire outside designated areas in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas within King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against the individual.
The forces emphasized that lighting fires outside designated zones in forests and national parks carries a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR). They 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. All reports will be handled confidentially, and whistleblowers will bear no responsibility.