Baghdad:Aseer The Special Forces for Environmental Security have taken action against a citizen for violating environmental regulations by possessing one cubic meter of local firewood in the Aseer Region. Legal procedures have been initiated against the individual, and the confiscated firewood has been turned over to the appropriate authorities.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Special Forces emphasized that utilizing local firewood and charcoal for commercial purposes can result in fines reaching up to SAR 32,000 per cubic meter. Additionally, the transportation, sale, or storage of local firewood and charcoal is subject to fines of up to SAR 16,000 per cubic meter.
The forces have also called upon the public to report any instances of environmental or wildlife violations. Reports can be made by contacting 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, or 999 and 996 in other regions across the Kingdom. The authorities assure that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality, ensuring no liability for the individual reporting.
