The Sharaan Nature Reserve was the site where special environmental security forces identified three citizens for hunting without a permit during field patrols.
According to SPA, the operation resulted in the seizure of one firearm and 448 cartridges of various types. The violators were arrested and referred to the competent authority for legal action.
Environmental security forces emphasized the necessity of adhering to environmental regulations that prohibit hunting wildlife. They stated that the fine for using a firearm in hunting is 80,000 riyals, while hunting a rock hyrax carries a fine of 25,000 riyals. Additionally, hunting without a permit is fined 10,000 riyals, and hunting in prohibited areas is fined 5,000 riyals.
The forces urged the public to report environmental or wildlife violations via 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or via 999 and 996 in other regions of Saudi Arabia, noting that reports are handled with full confidentiality.
What were the results of the environmental security patrols in Sharaan? Field patrols by special environmental security forces in the Sharaan Nature Reserve led to the identification and arrest of three citizens for hunting without a permit. During the operation, the forces seized one firearm and 448 cartridges of various types from the violators, who were then referred to the competent authority for legal action.
What are the fines for hunting violations mentioned by the security forces? The security forces listed several fines: 80,000 riyals for using a firearm in hunting and 25,000 riyals for hunting a rock hyrax. Furthermore, hunting without a permit incurs a fine of 10,000 riyals, while hunting within prohibited areas results in a fine of 5,000 riyals.
How can citizens report environmental violations in Saudi Arabia? Reports of wildlife or environmental violations can be made via 911 in Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province. In all other regions of Saudi Arabia, reports can be submitted through 999 and 996. The authorities confirmed that all reports are processed with full confidentiality and without liability for the reporter.