Eastern Province patrols seize local firewood sold illegally
Patrols in the Eastern Province detained a citizen selling local firewood in violation of regulations and handed the seized items to authorities.
Key Takeaways
AIPatrols from the General Directorate of Mujahideen in the Eastern Province have detained a citizen for violating environmental regulations by offering local firewood for sale.
The confiscated firewood was handed over to the relevant authorities to complete legal procedures.
This action is part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing efforts to monitor the marketing of local charcoal and firewood within cities, towns, and on intercity roads, as well as to track unauthorized online advertisements for such activities.
The General Directorate of Mujahideen urged the public 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 areas of the Kingdom.