Indian resident arrested for dumping concrete waste in Asir
Saudi environmental authorities detained an Indian resident for illegally dumping concrete in Asir, causing soil pollution and environmental harm.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested an Indian resident for violating environmental regulations by dumping concrete waste in Asir, causing pollution and soil damage. Legal procedures have been taken against him and he has been referred to the relevant authorities.
The forces stated that any activity or act that directly or indirectly harms or pollutes soil, negatively affects its use, or damages its natural properties is punishable by a fine of up to 10 million riyals (SAR). The public is urged to report any environmental violations or attacks on 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 with strict confidentiality and without liability for the informant.