Environmental security arrests man for illegal campfire in Asir
Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen in Asir for lighting a fire outside designated areas, violating vegetation protection rules.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have apprehended a citizen in the Asir region for violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas, contrary to guidelines for protecting plant cover.
The forces stated that legal measures were taken against the individual, noting that the penalty for lighting fires outside designated spots in forests and national parks can reach a fine of 3,000 riyals (SAR).
Call to report environmental violations
The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged citizens and residents to report any incidents that harm the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom.
The forces emphasized that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and that informants will not be held liable.