Citizen arrested for illegal camping in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve

Environmental protection authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested individuals for non-compliance with regulations in two royal nature reserves: King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve and Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. The Special Forces for Environmental Security conducted the arrests for two distinct violations.

In the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, one person was caught grazing 80 camels in areas where such activity is prohibited. The legal penalty for this offense is 500 riyals (SAR) for each camel, totaling 40,000 SAR. The individual responsible was apprehended and subject to legal proceedings.

In a separate incident at the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, another individual was arrested for camping without the necessary permit. In Saudi Arabia, unauthorized camping in forests or national parks can lead to fines of up to 3,000 riyals. The perpetrator was also taken into custody and will face legal consequences for his actions.

The Special Forces for Environmental Security have called on the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations. They urged individuals to contact emergency services by dialing 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom. The organization reassured the public that all reports will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, ensuring that informants face no liability for their actions.