Asir police arrest man for hunting endangered ibex
Asir police have arrested a citizen for illegally hunting an endangered ibex and seized weapons and ammunition in his possession.
Key Takeaways
AIPolice in Asir, in cooperation with the Special Forces for Environmental Security, have arrested Hussein Dhafer Hussein Al-Qahtani for illegally hunting an endangered wild animal, the ibex, in Abha.
Authorities said a pistol and 20 rounds of various ammunition were seized from the suspect, along with four hunted wild animals. He has been detained, legal procedures have been initiated, and he has been referred to the relevant authorities.
Stricter penalties for hunting endangered species
The Public Security Directorate stressed the importance of complying with environmental regulations, which prohibit the hunting of wild animals. The penalty for hunting an endangered ibex is 60,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting without a license carries a fine of 10,000 riyals, and hunting in prohibited areas is punishable by a 5,000 riyal fine.
Call to report environmental violations
The Public Security Directorate urged citizens and residents to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions. Reports will be kept confidential and the identity of informants protected.