{
  "id": 6012020,
  "title": "Environmental Security seizes 5 cubic meters of local firewood in Asir",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/environmental-security-seizes-5-cubic-meters-of-local-firewood-in-asir",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T17:22:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/q0dlksyj3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Environmental authorities in Saudi Arabia apprehended an individual in the Asir region for gathering 5 cubic meters of local firewood, which contravenes environmental regulations. The Special Forces for Environmental Security took legal action against the man who was found in possession of the wood. The confiscated timber was subsequently handed over to the appropriate authorities. The officers explained that using local firewood or charcoal for commercial purposes can lead to a fine of up to 32,000 riyals (SAR) per cubic meter. Transporting, selling, or storing local firewood or charcoal can result in a fine of up to 16,000 riyals per cubic meter. The public is encouraged to report any environmental or wildlife violations by contacting 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province regions, or 999 and 996 in other parts of the Kingdom. All reports are kept confidential, and informants will not face legal repercussions.",
  "summary": "Saudi Environmental Security forces detained a citizen in Asir for possessing 5 cubic meters of local firewood in violation of environmental regulations.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}