Two Sudanese residents arrested in Makkah for illegal tree cutting and charcoal production
Saudi environmental security forces detained two Sudanese residents in Makkah for illegally cutting and burning trees to produce local charcoal.
Saudi authorities have arrested two Sudanese residents in Makkah for allegedly cutting down and burning trees to produce charcoal, according to environmental security forces. The two individuals faced legal action for their actions, and authorities seized 40 cubic meters of firewood and 15 cubic meters of charcoal. The penalty for unauthorized tree cutting and charcoal production in Saudi Arabia can be significant, with fines reaching up to 20,000 riyals per tree and 16,000 riyals per cubic meter of firewood. The public is encouraged to report any environmental violations to the authorities.
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