Saudi arrested for lighting fire in restricted area of Tuwaiq Nature Reserve
Environmental security forces detained a Saudi national for violating regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas in Tuwaiq Nature Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas in Tuwaiq Nature Reserve, in breach of vegetation protection guidelines. Legal measures have been taken against the individual.
The forces stated that lighting fires outside designated areas in forests and national parks carries a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR). They 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 areas of the Kingdom. All reports will be handled confidentially, with no liability for the informant.