Environmental security forces arrest man for illegal wildlife hunting in Madinah
Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen in Madinah for hunting wildlife without a permit and seized a rifle, ammunition, and 30 animals.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a citizen in Madinah for violating environmental regulations by hunting wildlife without a permit.
Authorities said the individual was found in possession of an air rifle, 44 air gun pellets, and 30 hunted wild animals. Legal measures have been taken against him.
The forces emphasized the importance of complying with environmental laws and regulations, which prohibit unlicensed hunting of wildlife. The penalty for hunting without a permit is a fine of 10,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting in prohibited areas carries a 5,000 riyal fine, and hunting quail without a permit incurs a 1,500 riyal fine.
The forces urged the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions. All reports are treated confidentially and reporters bear no liability.