Environmental security arrests man in Hail for violating vegetation protection rules
Saudi environmental authorities detained a man in Hail for lighting a fire outside designated areas, in breach of regulations protecting natural vegetation.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security announced the arrest of a citizen in the Hail region after he was found violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas. Legal procedures have been taken against him.
The forces explained that the violation involved failing to comply with guidelines for preserving vegetation cover by igniting a fire outside approved locations within natural areas.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security stressed that lighting fires in undesignated areas within forests and national parks is subject to a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR).
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Authorities urged citizens and residents to report any actions that harm the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions. They assured that all reports are handled confidentially and without any liability for the informant.