7 Foreign Residents Arrested In Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province Over Environmental Violations
Faizan Hashmi
Published September 21, 2026 | 05:27 PM
Saudi authorities have arrested seven foreign residents in the Eastern Province over alleged violations of environmental regulations, including illegal mining of mineral resources. According to Al Sabq, specialised environmental protection forces made the arrests.
The suspects are facing legal proceedings and have been handed over to relevant authorities. The forces also seized eight machines used for excavating and transporting soil.
Saudi authorities have appealed to the public to report any environmental or wildlife harm to relevant institutions, assuring strict confidentiality and immunity from legal liability for informants.
No details about the residents' identities have been disclosed.
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