Indian resident arrested in Eastern Province for concrete dumping
Saudi environmental authorities detained an Indian resident for illegally dumping concrete in the Eastern Province, causing soil damage.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested an Indian resident for violating environmental regulations by dumping concrete materials in the Eastern Province, causing pollution and soil damage. Legal procedures have been taken against him and he has been referred to the relevant authorities.
The forces stated that engaging in any activity or act that directly or indirectly harms or pollutes the soil, negatively affects its use, or damages its natural properties is punishable by a fine of up to 10 million riyals (SAR). The public is urged to report any environmental or wildlife violations 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 with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.