Two arrested for unlicensed hunting in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve
Environmental security patrols detained two Saudis for illegal hunting in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, seizing air rifles and dozens of wild animals.
Two Saudi nationals were apprehended by environmental security patrols for engaging in unlicensed hunting within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, according to authorities.
The two men were seized alongside two air rifles, 52 wild animals that had been hunted, and an assortment of 250 rounds of air gun ammunition. They were subsequently detained and subject to legal action, following which they were handed over to the appropriate authorities.
The Special Forces for Environmental Security emphasized the criticality of abiding by environmental laws and executive regulations that specifically prohibit hunting of wild animals. The authority clarified that the punishment for hunting without a permit amounts to a fine of 10,000 riyals (SAR), while hunting within prohibited zones incurs a 5,000 riyal fine. Additionally, hunting a turtle dove without a license also results in a 5,000 riyal fine.
The environmental security authority appealed to the public to report any breaches of environmental or wildlife laws by dialing 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom. All such reports would be handled confidentially, with no liability for the informant.
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