Saudi man arrested for grazing sheep in restricted Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve
Environmental security forces detained a citizen for illegally grazing 20 sheep in prohibited areas of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by grazing 20 sheep in restricted areas within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him.
The forces stated that grazing sheep in prohibited zones carries a fine of 200 riyals (SAR) per animal. They urged the public to adhere to regulations and guidelines designed to protect the environment and wildlife.
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The authorities also encouraged reporting 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. They assured that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and that informants will not be held liable.