Saudi environmental security arrests man for transporting local firewood in Eastern Province
A Saudi citizen was detained for illegally transporting five cubic meters of local firewood in the Eastern Province, authorities said.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by transporting five cubic meters of local firewood in the Eastern Province. Legal measures were taken against him, and the seized firewood was handed over to the relevant authorities.
The forces stated that the penalty for transporting local firewood or charcoal can reach up to 16,000 riyals (SAR) per cubic meter. They urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom. All reports will be treated confidentially, and informants will not be held liable.