Man arrested in Hail for illegal hunting without license
Saudi environmental security forces detained a man in Hail for hunting without a license and seized an air rifle, ammunition, and 20 wild animals.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security, while carrying out their duties to enforce environmental regulations, have arrested a Saudi citizen in Hail for hunting without a license. Authorities seized an air rifle, 250 rounds of air gun ammunition, and 20 hunted wild animals. Legal procedures have been taken against him.
The forces emphasized the importance of complying with environmental laws and their executive regulations, which prohibit the hunting of wild animals. They noted that the penalty for hunting without a license is a fine of 10,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting in prohibited areas or hunting turtle doves without a license carries a fine of 5,000 riyals.
The public is urged 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. All reports will be handled confidentially, and informants will not be held liable.