Environmental Security apprehends violators in King Abdulaziz Reserve, Madinah
Saudi Environmental Security took action against a citizen for grazing 50 camels in a restricted area and an expatriate for dumping concrete in Madinah.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have taken legal measures against a citizen who was found grazing 50 camels in prohibited areas within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. Authorities stated that grazing camels in these restricted zones incurs a fine of 500 riyals (SAR) per animal.
In a separate incident, the forces apprehended an Egyptian resident for violating environmental regulations by dumping concrete materials in the Madinah region, which resulted in environmental pollution and soil damage. Legal procedures were taken against him and he was referred to the relevant authorities.
The forces clarified that any activity or act that directly or indirectly harms or pollutes the soil, negatively affects its use, or damages its natural properties, is punishable by a fine of up to 10 million riyals.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged the public to report any cases of environmental or wildlife violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions. They confirmed that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and without liability for the informant.