Environmental security arrests man for illegal hunting in Madinah
Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen in Madinah for illegal hunting without a permit, seizing two air rifles and 20 wild animals.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security, while carrying out their duties to enforce environmental regulations, apprehended a citizen in Madinah for violating environmental laws by hunting without a permit. Authorities seized two air rifles, 123 air gun cartridges, and 20 hunted wild animals. Legal procedures have been taken against him.
The forces emphasized the importance of complying with environmental regulations and their executive bylaws, which prohibit the hunting of wild animals. They noted that hunting without a permit carries a fine of 10,000 riyals (SAR), hunting in prohibited areas is punishable by a 5,000 riyal fine, and hunting quail without a permit incurs a 1,500 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.