Two arrested for transporting local firewood in Madinah region
Environmental security forces detained two Saudis for illegally transporting 16 cubic meters of local firewood in Madinah region.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested two citizens for violating environmental regulations by transporting 16 cubic meters of local firewood in the Madinah region. Legal measures were taken against them, 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 16,000 riyals (SAR) per cubic meter. They urged the public to report any environmental violations or threats to 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, with no liability for the informant.