Two arrested for illegal hunting without license in Madinah region
Environmental Security forces detained two Saudis for unlicensed hunting in Madinah, seizing an air rifle, ammunition, and captured wildlife.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security, while carrying out their duties to enforce environmental regulations, have arrested two Saudi citizens in the Madinah region for hunting without a license. Authorities seized an air rifle, 400 rounds of air gun ammunition, and seven captured wild animals. Legal procedures have been taken against the offenders.
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), hunting in prohibited areas carries a fine of 5,000 riyals, hunting turtle doves is fined 1,500 riyals, and hunting quail without a license also incurs a 1,500 riyal fine.
The authorities urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions. All reports will be handled confidentially, and whistleblowers will not be held liable.