The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve was the site where special environmental security forces identified a citizen violating environmental regulations for possessing one cubic meter of local firewood.
According to SPA, legal actions were taken against the individual, and the seized materials were handed over to the competent authorities.
The forces stated that penalties for using local firewood and charcoal in commercial activities reach up to 32,000 riyals per cubic meter. Additionally, the penalty for transporting, selling, or storing local firewood and charcoal is up to 16,000 riyals per cubic meter.
Citizens and residents are encouraged 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. Reports are processed with full confidentiality and without liability for the reporter.
What happened in the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve? Special environmental security forces identified a citizen who was in possession of one cubic meter of local firewood within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. Following this identification, the authorities took the necessary legal actions against the violator and transferred the seized firewood to the relevant competent authorities.
What are the penalties for local firewood and charcoal violations? The penalties vary based on the activity; using local firewood and charcoal for commercial purposes carries a fine of up to 32,000 riyals per cubic meter. For those involved in the transport, sale, or storage of local firewood and charcoal, the fine is up to 16,000 riyals per cubic meter.
How can environmental violations be reported in Saudi Arabia? Reports can be made via 911 for those in the Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, and Eastern Province regions. In all other regions of Saudi Arabia, reports should be made through 999 or 996. The authorities ensure that all reports are handled with full confidentiality and that the reporter faces no liability.