Saudi man arrested for lighting fire outside designated area in Imam Faisal bin Turki Reserve
Environmental security forces detained a Saudi citizen for lighting a fire outside designated areas in Imam Faisal bin Turki 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 in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him.
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The forces stated that lighting fires outside designated areas in forests and national parks is punishable by 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 treated with complete confidentiality and without liability for the informant.