Bangladeshi resident arrested for transporting local firewood in Asir
Saudi environmental security forces detained a Bangladeshi resident in Asir for transporting one cubic meter of local firewood and referred the case to authorities.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a Bangladeshi resident in Asir for transporting one cubic meter of local firewood. Legal procedures were taken against him, and the seized firewood was handed over to the relevant authorities.
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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 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 treated confidentially and without liability for the informant.