Environmental security forces seize illegal hunting, vehicle violations in protected areas
Saudi environmental security arrested citizens for unlicensed hunting and unauthorized vehicle entry in royal reserves, seizing weapons and protected wildlife.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security apprehended two citizens for hunting without a permit inside the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. In a separate incident, another citizen was detained for violating environmental regulations by driving his vehicle into protected natural areas within the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve.
In the first case, field patrols from the Special Forces for Environmental Security, while carrying out their duties in the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, found the two citizens in possession of two air rifles, 250 air gun pellets, and seven captured wild animals.
The individuals were detained, legal procedures were taken against them, and they were referred to the relevant authorities. The Special Forces for Environmental Security emphasized the importance of complying with environmental laws and regulations, which prohibit the hunting of wild animals.
The forces stated that the penalty for hunting without a permit is 10,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting in prohibited areas incurs a fine of 5,000 riyals. Additionally, hunting the dakhil bird without a permit carries a 5,000 riyal fine.
In a separate incident, the Special Forces for Environmental Security apprehended a citizen for violating environmental regulations by entering protected natural areas with his vehicle in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve. Legal measures were taken against him.
The forces clarified that the penalty for driving vehicles into protected natural areas can reach 2,000 riyals, urging the public to comply with environmental regulations and avoid violations within protected zones.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security called on the public to report any cases of environmental or wildlife violations via 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and via 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom. They assured that all reports will be treated with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.