{
  "id": 9374973,
  "title": "Environmental Security seizes Riyadh resident for illegal firewood storage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/environmental-security-seizes-riyadh-resident-for-illegal-firewood",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:51:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/i4ugnv1t0"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi Environmental Security forces apprehended a Riyadh resident for unlawfully storing seven cubic meters of local firewood. The individual, a Saudi citizen, was caught in the Riyadh region violating environmental regulations. Legal proceedings were initiated against the person, and the seized firewood was turned over to the appropriate authorities.\n\nThe forces revealed that penalties for using local firewood or charcoal in commercial activities can escalate to 32,000 riyals per cubic meter. For transporting, selling, or storing such materials, the penalty can reach up to 16,000 riyals per cubic meter. The public is encouraged to report any environment or wildlife violations by dialing 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions across the Kingdom. All reports will remain confidential and the informant will face no liability.",
  "summary": "Saudi Environmental Security forces detained a Riyadh resident for illegally storing seven cubic meters of local firewood, applying legal measures.",
  "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."
}