Two arrested for unlicensed hunting in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve
Environmental security patrols detained two Saudis for illegal hunting in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, seizing an air rifle and 15 wild animals.
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AIField patrols from the Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested two Saudi citizens in the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve for hunting without a license. Authorities found an air rifle and 15 hunted wild animals in their possession.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security stated that the arrests were made while patrols were carrying out their duties to enforce environmental regulations within the reserve. The suspects were detained, legal procedures were taken against them, and they were referred to the relevant authorities.
The Special Forces emphasized the importance of complying with environmental laws and their executive regulations, which prohibit the hunting of wild animals, and outlined the penalties for hunting violations.
The fine for hunting without a license is 10,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting in prohibited areas carries a fine of 5,000 riyals. Hunting a collared dove (dukhul) without a license also incurs a 5,000 riyal fine.
The Special 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 regions of the Kingdom. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality, and informants bear no responsibility.