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Environmental security arrests two for illegal soil extraction in Madinah

Special Forces for Environmental Security detained two residents in Madinah for violating environmental regulations by exploiting soil deposits.

Ajel News48 min ago · 1 min read
Environmental security officers detain suspects in Madinah

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The Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested two residents—one Pakistani and one Yemeni—in the Madinah region for violating environmental regulations by exploiting soil deposits.

The authorities reported that two pieces of equipment used for excavating and transporting soil were seized during the operation. Legal procedures are being taken against the offenders.

The Special Forces also 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 of the Kingdom.

They emphasized that all reports are handled with strict confidentiality and that informants bear no responsibility.

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