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Environmental Security Detains Campers in Two Saudi Regions

17.07.2026 15:40 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Environmental Security Detains Campers in Two Saudi Regions
Original source: السعودية الإخبارية

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Special forces detained individuals for illegal camping in Imam Faisal bin Turki reserve and Asir. Fines up to 3000 Saudi riyals; reporting via 911 or 999/996.

Saudi Arabia's Special Forces for Environmental Security detained two citizens for camping violations. One incident occurred in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, the other in the Asir region for camping without a license.

Offenders face fines up to 3000 Saudi riyals. Authorities urge reporting such violations by calling 911 in Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999/996 in other regions, with confidentiality guaranteed.

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Environmental security detains violator for illegal camping in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve

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Environmental security forces detain camper without permit in Asir region

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