Environmental security arrests man in Asir for lighting fire outside designated areas
Saudi environmental authorities detained a man in Asir for violating fire regulations and endangering vegetation by lighting a fire in an unauthorized area.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a Saudi citizen in the Asir region for violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas, contrary to guidelines aimed at protecting vegetation cover.
Authorities stated that legal procedures have been taken against the offender, noting that lighting fires in unauthorized places within forests and national parks carries a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR).
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The Special Forces for Environmental Security urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom.
They assured that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.