Saudi man arrested for transporting local firewood in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

The Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by transporting two cubic meters of local firewood within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him, and the seized firewood was handed over to the relevant authorities.

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 environmental or wildlife violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom. All reports will be treated with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.