Kyrgyzstan fines drivers for damaging pastures

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have imposed fines on individuals for damaging protected pasturelands. Officers from the environmental and technical oversight service, in collaboration with the Alamedin district police, identified citizens driving cars and enduro motorcycles across the Ak-Tash pastures in the Kashka-Suu tract.

These vehicles damaged the grassy cover and harmed the environment. In response, seven protocols were filed under the Code of Offenses, resulting in fines totaling 38,500 Kyrgyz soms (approximately $430 USD). The vehicles involved in the damage were removed from the pasturelands.

During the operation, drivers of motorized vehicles received educational briefings. They were reminded of the rules for traveling in natural areas and warned about the legal consequences of violating environmental protection laws. The raid was organized to restrict the use of motorized vehicles in specific areas, safeguard pastures and green zones, and preserve the natural environment.