Saudi authorities arrest man for selling local firewood in Riyadh
A Saudi citizen was arrested in Riyadh for violating environmental regulations by selling local firewood, with the seized items handed to authorities.
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AIThe Special Forces for Road Security in Riyadh have arrested a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by possessing local firewood offered for sale. The confiscated items were handed over to the relevant authorities.
According to a statement from Public Security, the action is part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing efforts to monitor the marketing of local charcoal and firewood in cities, governorates, and on connecting roads, as well as irregular online advertisements for such activities.
Public Security 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 996 and 999 in other areas of the Kingdom.
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