Saudi Environmental Police Cite Citizen for Illegal Fire in Asir

Saudi environmental security forces have detained a citizen in the Asir region for lighting a fire outside designated areas.

• The forces detained a citizen violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire in non-designated areas and applied legal procedures against him.
• The forces stated that the penalty for such violations is a fine of up to 3,000 riyals.
• The forces urged citizens to report environmental or wildlife violations via hotline numbers 911 in four regions and 999/996 elsewhere, promising confidentiality and no liability for the reporter.