Environmental security forces detain 5 expats for illegal sand extraction in Eastern Province
Saudi environmental security forces arrested five expatriates of various nationalities for illegally exploiting sand deposits in the Eastern Province.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested five expatriates—Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Yemeni nationals—for illegally exploiting sand deposits in the Eastern Province.
The forces reported that four pieces of equipment used for dredging and transporting soil were seized during the operation.
Authorities confirmed that legal procedures have been taken against the violators, urging 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 of the Kingdom.
The forces emphasized that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality, with no liability on the informant.