Environmental security arrests man for lighting fire in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve
Saudi environmental security forces detained a citizen for illegally lighting a fire inside Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, violating vegetation protection rules.
Environmental security officials in Saudi Arabia apprehended an individual for the unauthorized act of setting fire within the boundaries of the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. This transgression contravenes the regulations designed to safeguard the reserve's vegetation. The Special Forces for Environmental Security executed the arrest, acting upon the violation of the designated boundaries within the reserve.
They have initiated legal proceedings against the accused. The authorities emphasized that lighting fires outside designated areas in forests and national parks can lead to penalties amounting to a maximum of 3,000 riyals (SAR). They advised citizens and residents to report any environmental or wildlife violations by contacting emergency services with the appropriate numbers for their specific regions.
The enforcement agencies assured that all information provided will be treated with confidentiality and will not be held against the informant.
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