MUSCAT : The Environment Authority in Al Dhahirah Governorate has successfully apprehended several citizens involved in illegal hunting activities targeting endangered Arabian gazelles and Arabian ibex.
These individuals were caught violating Oman’s wildlife protection laws, and the confiscated items have been referred to the appropriate authorities for further legal action.
The Environment Authority has reiterated its call for citizens to refrain from harming wildlife, emphasizing the severe consequences outlined in the Penal Code. According to the law, individuals who intentionally kill, hunt, or smuggle wild animals or birds face imprisonment of six months to five years, alongside fines ranging from RO 1,000 to RO 5,000.
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