Saudi citizen fined for lighting fire in Prince Mohammed bin Salman Reserve
Environmental security forces took action against a citizen for illegally lighting a fire in Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have taken legal action against a citizen found to have violated environmental regulations after he was caught lighting a fire in an unauthorized area within the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve.
Authorities stated that the violation was addressed according to established legal procedures, and appropriate measures were taken against the individual.
They emphasized that lighting fires outside designated areas in forests and national parks is a violation that can result in a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR).
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged the public to report any activities that harm the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom. They assured that all reports are handled with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.