Four arrested for illegal hunting in King Salman Reserve
Environmental security forces detained four Saudis for unlicensed hunting in King Salman Royal Reserve, seizing two air rifles and 15 wild animals.
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AIField patrols from the Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested four Saudi citizens in the King Salman Royal Reserve for hunting without a license, as part of their efforts to enforce environmental regulations and protect wildlife.
The forces found two air rifles and 15 hunted wild animals in the suspects’ possession before detaining them. Legal procedures were initiated, and the individuals were referred to the relevant authorities for further action.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security stressed the importance of complying with environmental laws and their executive regulations, which prohibit hunting wild animals. They noted that hunting without a license carries a fine of 10,000 riyals (SAR).
Hunting in prohibited areas is subject to a 5,000 riyal fine, while hunting the turtle dove without a license can also result in a 5,000 riyal penalty.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged the public to report any violations or incidents that harm the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions.
They added that the numbers 999 and 996 are designated for reports in other regions of the Kingdom, assuring that all reports are handled confidentially and without liability for the informant.