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Legal action taken against driver for damaging green spaces in Dhofar

The Environment Authority has initiated legal proceedings against a motorist who was filmed performing reckless stunts on green areas in the Ateen area of Salalah.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

MUSCAT – Environmental protection officers in Dhofar Governorate seized a vehicle bearing Gulf license plate after it was seen driving over fragile green, causing damage to natural vegetation and the surrounding landscape.


A report has been filed against the driver, and legal procedures are underway. The Environment Authority has also released video footage of the incident as part of its public awareness campaign, reinforcing the message: “Nature is not a track for showing off! Encroaching on green spaces harms the ecosystem and threatens the beauty of our country.”

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