Four arrested for unlicensed hunting in Madinah region
Saudi environmental security forces detained four citizens in Madinah for hunting without a license and seized weapons, ammunition, and captured wildlife.
Key Takeaways
AIField patrols from the Special Forces for Environmental Security, while enforcing environmental regulations in the Madinah region, arrested four citizens for hunting without a license. Authorities seized an air rifle, 16 shotgun cartridges, and 14 captured wild animals. The suspects were detained, legal measures were taken, and they were referred to the relevant authorities.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security emphasized the importance of complying with environmental laws and regulations, which prohibit the hunting of wild animals. The penalty for hunting without a license is a fine of 10,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting in prohibited areas carries a 5,000 riyal fine, and hunting spiny-tailed lizards incurs a 3,000 riyal fine.
The forces urged the public 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. All reports will be treated confidentially, with no liability on the informant.