Environmental security arrests violators for illegal grazing, camping in royal reserves
Saudi environmental forces detained citizens for unauthorized sheep grazing and unlicensed camping in Imam Turki bin Abdullah and Imam Faisal bin Turki reserves.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have apprehended citizens for violating environmental regulations in two separate incidents. The first involved grazing 100 sheep in restricted areas within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, while the second was for camping without a permit in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. Authorities confirmed that legal measures have been taken against the violators.
The forces explained that the first violation consisted of grazing 100 sheep in prohibited areas of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, noting that legal procedures have been completed against the offender.
They added that the second incident involved a citizen violating environmental regulations by camping without a permit in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, with legal action also taken in this case.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security stated that the penalty for grazing camels is 200 riyals (SAR) per animal, while camping in forests or national parks without a permit can result in a fine of up to 3,000 riyals.
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The forces 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 areas of the Kingdom. They emphasized that all reports will be treated with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.