Man arrested in Hail for illegal hunting without permit

The Special Forces for Environmental Security, while carrying out their duties to enforce environmental regulations, arrested a citizen in Hail for violating environmental laws by hunting without a permit. Authorities seized an air rifle and 21 hunted wild animals from his possession, and legal measures were taken against him.

The forces emphasized the importance of complying with environmental laws and their executive regulations, which prohibit the hunting of wild animals. They noted that the penalty for hunting without a license is a fine of 10,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting in prohibited areas carries a 5,000 riyal fine, and hunting the Eurasian stone-curlew without a permit incurs a 2,000 riyal fine.

The authorities also 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 confidentially, and informants will not be held liable.