Environmental violations detected in King Abdulaziz and Imam Faisal bin Turki reserves
Saudi environmental security forces apprehended citizens for grazing camels and camping without permits in two royal nature reserves.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security apprehended citizens for violating environmental regulations in the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve and the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. One individual was found grazing 80 camels in restricted areas, while another was cited for camping without a permit. Legal procedures were taken against both offenders.
In the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, a citizen was detained for grazing 80 camels in prohibited zones. Authorities noted that the penalty for grazing camels is a fine of 500 riyals (SAR) per animal.
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In a separate incident inside the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, a citizen was apprehended for camping without a permit. The authorities stated that camping in forests or national parks without authorization can result in fines of up to 3,000 riyals.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom.
They assured that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality, with no liability on the informant.