Environmental security forces detain five for camping, grazing and mining violations

Saudi environmental security forces have apprehended five individuals across three incidents for breaching environmental regulations. The offenses include unauthorized camping, unauthorized grazing, and exploiting soil deposits. The Special Forces for Environmental Security acted in three separate cases, each involving different individuals and locations.

In the first incident, a Yemeni resident was caught camping without a permit in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. Authorities emphasized that camping in forests or national parks without authorization can lead to fines of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR). They also confiscated three Pakistani residents' equipment used for soil exploitation in the Eastern Province.

Four pieces of machinery, including tools for excavating and transporting soil, were seized before legal proceedings could commence. In the third case, a Saudi citizen was caught grazing 40 sheep in restricted zones within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. Legal action was subsequently taken against him, with penalties of 200 riyals per sheep for grazing in prohibited areas.

The forces urged the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations, with reports to be made confidentially through designated numbers.