Saudi man arrested for lighting fire in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve
Environmental security forces detained a citizen for starting a fire outside designated areas in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. Authorities have taken legal action against the individual.
The forces stated that lighting fires outside designated areas in forests and national parks carries a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR). They urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife 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, and informants will not be held liable.