Environmental security forces arrest four over sediment exploitation in Riyadh

Saudi environmental security forces arrested four people in the Riyadh region.

The case involves exploiting sediment, according to reports on Monday, November 2, 2026.

One report said the four were residents, while another said they operated without a permit.

The reports do not give further details about where the activity took place or what kind of sediment was involved.

The arrest concerns enforcement of rules on sediment use in the region.

No further action or court process was described.