Saudi citizen faces legal action for illegal camel grazing in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve

Saudi authorities have arrested a citizen for setting fire in a restricted area of Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, according to special environmental security forces. The unnamed individual was apprehended for breaching environmental regulations by lighting a fire in an unauthorized location within the reserve, demonstrating a failure to adhere to guidelines aimed at preserving the area's vegetation. Legal action has been initiated against the individual in question.

The environmental security forces clarified that igniting fires outside designated zones within forests and national parks can result in fines of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR). The forces emphasized the importance of reporting any environmental or wildlife violations, urging the public to contact emergency services. They specified that reports of such incidents should be made to 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom. All reports will be handled confidentially, ensuring the privacy of the informant.