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 violation of environmental regulations.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a Saudi citizen in the Hail region after he was found violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas. Legal measures have been taken against him.
Authorities stated that the violation involved failing to comply with guidelines for protecting vegetation cover by lighting a fire outside approved locations in natural areas.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security emphasized that lighting fires outside designated areas in forests and national parks can result in a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR).
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Authorities urged citizens and residents to report any activities that harm the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other regions. All reports are handled confidentially, with no liability for the informant.