Environmental security forces apprehend violator transporting local firewood in Riyadh
Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen for illegally transporting three cubic meters of local firewood in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security apprehended a citizen for violating environmental regulations by transporting three cubic meters of local firewood within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve in the Riyadh region.
The forces stated that legal procedures were taken against the violator, and the seized firewood was handed over to the relevant authorities.
They further noted that the penalty for transporting local firewood or charcoal can reach 16,000 riyals (SAR) per cubic meter.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security 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. They assured that all reports will be handled confidentially and without liability for the informant.