Saudi environmental police detain man for driving into protected King Abdulaziz reserve
A Saudi national was apprehended for entering protected wild meadows in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve by car, violating environmental regulations.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations after he drove his vehicle into protected wild meadows and fields within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him.
Authorities stated that the penalty for driving vehicles into protected wild meadows and fields can reach up to 2,000 riyals (SAR).
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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 parts of the Kingdom.
They emphasized that all reports will be treated with complete confidentiality, and whistleblowers will bear no responsibility.