MUSCAT : The Environment Authority said the Salalah Court of Appeal found the four guilty of killing and hunting the endangered animal, which is listed under Appendix No. 1 of the Law on Natural Reserves and Wildlife Conservation.

In addition to the prison sentences, the court ordered the confiscation of all items seized in connection with the offence, including weapons, ammunition and the vehicle used in committing the violation. The defendants were also ordered to pay court costs.

The authority reaffirmed that it will continue monitoring environmental violations, strengthen efforts to safeguard protected species and take legal action against anyone found violating wildlife conservation laws.

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