Five arrested in Eastern Province for illegal sand extraction
Saudi authorities detained five men for violating environmental regulations by exploiting sand deposits in the Eastern Province and seized their equipment.
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AIThe General Directorate of Mujahideen has arrested five individuals for violating environmental regulations by exploiting sand deposits in the Eastern Province.
The detainees include one person in breach of border security regulations, three Yemeni residents, and one Pakistani resident.
The directorate stated that five pieces of equipment used for sand extraction and soil dredging were confiscated, and legal measures have been taken against the offenders.
The directorate urged the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions. All reports are handled confidentially, and informants bear no liability.