Asir police arrest man for hunting endangered ibex
Asir police have arrested a citizen for illegally hunting an endangered ibex and seized weapons and ammunition in his possession.
In Asir, police have apprehended a citizen named Hussein Dhafer Hussein Al-Qahtani for the illegal hunting of an endangered ibex. This incident occurred in Abha, with the assistance of the Special Forces for Environmental Security. During the arrest, police confiscated a pistol, 20 rounds of ammunition, and four hunted wild animals.
Al-Qahtani has been detained, and legal actions are underway. The Public Security Directorate emphasized the importance of adhering to environmental laws that protect wild animals. Penalties for such offenses include fines ranging from 5,000 to 60,000 riyals. Citizens are urged to report any environmental or wildlife violations to the authorities.
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