Yemeni resident arrested for storing local firewood in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve

Yemeni authorities have arrested a resident for storing 15 cubic meters of local firewood in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, violating environmental regulations. The Special Forces for Environmental Security took legal action against the individual, and the seized firewood was handed over to the appropriate authorities.

The penalties for such violations include fines of up to 32,000 riyals per cubic meter for using local firewood or charcoal in commercial activities, and up to 16,000 riyals per cubic meter for transporting, selling, or storing it. The public is encouraged to report any environmental or wildlife violations to the designated emergency numbers.

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