Environmental security forces detain four for illegal soil extraction in Riyadh
Saudi environmental security forces arrested four expatriates of various nationalities for illegally extracting soil in Riyadh and took legal action.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security detained four expatriates—Pakistani, Egyptian, and Yemeni nationals—for illegally extracting soil in the Riyadh region.
The forces reported that four pieces of equipment used for dredging and transporting soil were seized during the operation.
Authorities confirmed that legal procedures have been taken against the violators, and urged the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.
The forces emphasized that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and without liability for the informant.