Environmental security forces apprehend violators in King Abdulaziz Reserve and Asir
Saudi environmental forces recorded violations in King Abdulaziz Reserve and Asir, including illegal camel grazing and unauthorized campfires, with penalties enforced.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have recorded violations of environmental regulations in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve and the Asir region, including grazing camels in restricted areas and lighting fires outside designated zones. Legal measures have been taken against the offenders.
In King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, the forces apprehended a citizen for grazing 80 camels in areas where grazing is prohibited, in violation of environmental protection guidelines within the reserve.
The forces stated that the penalty for grazing camels in restricted areas is 500 riyals (SAR) per camel.
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In the Asir region, the Special Forces for Environmental Security also apprehended another citizen for violating vegetation protection guidelines by lighting a fire outside designated areas. Authorities confirmed that legal procedures have been applied in this case as well.
The forces emphasized that the penalty for lighting fires outside designated areas in forests and national parks can reach up to 3,000 riyals.
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security called on citizens and residents 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 areas of the Kingdom.
They stressed that all reports will be treated with strict confidentiality, with no liability on the informant.