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Man arrested for illegal grazing in Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve

Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen for grazing 72 sheep in restricted areas of the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve.

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Saudi environmental security detains man for illegal grazing

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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations by grazing 72 sheep in prohibited areas within the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him.

The forces stated that the penalty for grazing sheep in restricted areas is a fine of up to 200 riyals (SAR) per animal. They urged the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations 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 handled confidentially, and informants bear no responsibility.

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