Environmental security apprehends citizen for illegal camel grazing in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve
Saudi environmental authorities detained a citizen for grazing 20 camel herds in a restricted area of King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve near Riyadh.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security apprehended a citizen for grazing 20 camel herds in prohibited areas within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve in the Riyadh region, as part of ongoing efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity.
The forces stated that the penalty for grazing camels in restricted zones is 500 riyals (SAR) per herd unit, and confirmed that legal measures have been taken against the violator.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged 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 regions of the Kingdom.
The authorities emphasized that all reports are handled with complete confidentiality and that informants bear no responsibility.