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Man arrested for lighting fire outside designated area in Imam Faisal bin Turki Reserve

Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen for lighting a fire outside designated areas in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Saudi environmental forces detain man for illegal fire

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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. Legal measures have been taken against him.

The forces stated that lighting fires outside designated areas in forests and national parks carries a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR). They 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 handled confidentially, and informants will not be held liable.

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