Saudi authorities arrest 10 for violating environment regulations

Saudi authorities have apprehended 10 individuals in Makkah and Riyadh for violating environment regulations.

Three Sudanese, three Egyptians, and four Saudi citizens were arrested for transporting, selling and storing over 110 cubic meters of local firewood and charcoal.

Legal procedures were taken against the violators and the seized material was handed over to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.

The penalty for using or storing local firewood and coal is a fine of up to SR16,000 for each cubic meter, authorities said.

Authorities have called on the public to report any violation of environment or wildlife regulations by calling 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh, and eastern province regions, 999 and 996 across the Kingdom’s other regions.