The Special Forces for Environmental Security apprehended a citizen violating the environmental system for failing to adhere to instructions and guidelines for preserving vegetation cover by lighting a fire in unauthorized areas within the Tuwaiq Nature Reserve. Legal procedures were applied against him.

The Forces confirmed that the penalty for lighting a fire in unauthorized areas in forests and national parks is a fine of up to (3,000) riyals.

Grazing Violation

The Special Forces for Environmental Security also apprehended a citizen violating the environmental system for committing a grazing violation of (5) herds of camels in prohibited grazing areas within King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. Legal procedures were applied against him.

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The Forces confirmed that the penalty for grazing camels is a fine of (500) riyals per herd.

Camping Violation

The Special Forces for Environmental Security also apprehended a citizen violating the environmental system for committing a camping violation without a license in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve. Legal procedures were applied against him. The Forces explained that the penalty for camping in forests or national parks without a license is a fine of up to (3,000) riyals.

It urged reporting any cases of aggression against the environment or wildlife by calling (911) in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and (999) and (996) in the rest of the Kingdom's regions. All reports will be treated with complete confidentiality without any liability on the reporter.