Saudi man arrested for environmental violation in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve
Saudi environmental security forces detained a man for driving into protected areas of King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, with legal action taken against him.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have detained a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by driving his vehicle into protected meadows and wildlands within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. Legal procedures have been initiated against him.
The forces clarified that the penalty for driving vehicles into protected meadows and wildlands can reach up to 2,000 riyals (SAR). They urged the public 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 areas of the Kingdom. All reports will be handled confidentially, and informants will bear no responsibility.