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Saudi citizen detained for illegal camping in nature reserve

09.07.2026 05:44 3 min 7 sources
السعودية الإخبارية ARA + 6 more
Saudi citizen detained for illegal camping in nature reserve
Original source: السعودية الإخبارية

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Environmental security officers detained a citizen for camping without a permit in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Reserve. The violator faces a fine of up to 3000 Saudi riyals.

Environmental security officers in Saudi Arabia detained a citizen for illegal camping in the Imam Faisal bin Turki Reserve (also referred to as the King Faisal bin Turki Reserve). The violator set up camp without official permission, violating environmental regulations.

The violator faces a fine of up to 3000 Saudi riyals. Authorities conduct regular patrols to detect such violations. They urge the public to report similar incidents via phone numbers 911, 999, or 996.

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Saudi citizen arrested for unlicensed camping in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve

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