The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve was the site of an arrest by Environmental Security special forces targeting a citizen who violated environmental regulations.
According to SPA, the individual was detained for failing to follow vegetation protection instructions and lighting a fire in an unauthorized location. Legal measures have been taken against the violator.
The forces stated that fines for lighting fires in unauthorized areas within national parks and forests can reach 3,000 riyals. They urged the public to report environmental or wildlife violations via 911 in Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province, or via 999 and 996 in other Saudi regions.
Why was the individual arrested in the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve? The citizen was arrested by Environmental Security special forces because he did not follow the instructions and recommendations for protecting vegetation. Additionally, the individual was found to have lit a fire in an unauthorized location within the reserve, leading to the application of legal measures against him.
What are the penalties for lighting unauthorized fires in forests and national parks? According to the Environmental Security forces, the fine for lighting fires in unauthorized locations within national parks and forests can reach up to 3,000 riyals. This measure is part of the legal actions taken against those who violate environmental protection guidelines.
How can environmental or wildlife violations be reported in Saudi Arabia? Reports can be made via 911 for those in the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Madinah, and Makkah. In other regions of Saudi Arabia, individuals can report violations against the environment or wildlife by calling the numbers 996 or 999.