Environmental security arrests citizens for transporting 16 cubic meters of local firewood in Madinah
Saudi environmental authorities detained two citizens for illegally transporting local firewood in Madinah, with legal action taken against them.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security detained two citizens in the Madinah region for violating environmental regulations by transporting 16 cubic meters of local firewood.
The forces stated that the confiscated firewood was handed over to the relevant authorities, and legal procedures were initiated against the offenders.
They noted that the penalty for transporting local firewood or charcoal can reach 16,000 riyals (SAR) per cubic meter.
The forces urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom. They emphasized that all reports are handled confidentially and that informants bear no responsibility.