Man arrested for illegal hunting without license in Madinah region
Saudi environmental security forces apprehended a man for hunting without a license in the Madinah region, seizing weapons and protected wildlife.
In the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia, a man has been arrested for illegal hunting without a proper license, according to environmental security forces. The Special Forces for Environmental Security intercepted the individual while enforcing environmental regulations, seizing several weapons and protected wildlife. Among the seized items were a shotgun, an air rifle, 229 rounds of ammunition, five bird-calling devices, and 41 hunted wild animals.
The authorities have initiated legal proceedings against the accused. The forces emphasized the importance of adhering to environmental laws and regulations, which prohibit hunting wild animals without the necessary permits. They clarified that hunting with a shotgun without a license results in a fine of 100,000 riyals, using a bird-calling device incurs a 50,000 riyal fine, and hunting without a license carries a 10,000 riyal fine.
Additionally, hunting in prohibited areas leads to a 5,000 riyal fine, while hunting quail without a license attracts a 1,500 riyal fine. Authorities urged the public to report any environmental or wildlife violations by dialing 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions of the Kingdom, assuring that all reports will be kept confidential and the informant will not be held liable.
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