Environmental violator arrested for transporting local firewood in Riyadh
Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen for illegally transporting two cubic meters of local firewood in Riyadh and referred the case to authorities.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a citizen for violating environmental regulations by transporting two cubic meters of local firewood in the Riyadh region. Legal measures were taken against the individual, 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 regions of the Kingdom. All reports will be handled confidentially, with no liability for the informant.