Environmental security arrests man for grazing camels in restricted area of Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve
Saudi environmental authorities detained a man for illegally grazing 20 camels in a protected zone of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations after he was found grazing 20 camels in a prohibited area within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. The prescribed legal measures have been taken against him.
The forces clarified that grazing camels in restricted areas carries a fine of 500 riyals (SAR) per animal. They affirmed their ongoing commitment to enforcing regulations to protect the environment and nature reserves.
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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 emphasized that all reports are handled with strict confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.