Man arrested for driving vehicle in protected Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Reserve

Saudi Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations by driving his vehicle into protected meadows and grasslands within the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him.

The forces stated that the penalty for driving vehicles in protected meadows and grasslands can reach 2,000 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 regions of the Kingdom. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.