Six arrested in Eastern Province for illegal sand extraction

The General Directorate of Mujahideen has arrested six expatriates—Afghan, Pakistani, Indian, and Yemeni nationals—in the Eastern Province for violating environmental regulations by exploiting sand deposits.

The directorate stated that six pieces of equipment used for sand extraction and soil dredging were seized during the operation.

Authorities confirmed that legal measures have been taken against the offenders, and urged the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions. Reports will remain confidential and informants will not be held liable.