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Explosives, Uniforms Snagged in Jeddah Dragnet
Two men residents called well-known “well-digging” contractors were arrested early yesterday with a cache of explosives during massive security raids in Jeddah that also netted more than 600 overstayers. Arab News was there when two other men were arrested on charges of possession of police clothing and forged passports. The suspects denied ownership of the items when confronted by police.
Hmmm... Sounds like they were Paks...
Investigations are ongoing. However, police confirmed that the explosives seized were meant for digging wells.
As opposed to blowing people up...
Security forces also arrested 611 overstayers, of various Asian nationalities, in a five-hour-long raid that targeted the district of Briman located on the eastern side of Makkah-Madinah Expressway. An illegal international call cabin was also smashed during the raid, led by Brig. Gen. Misfer Al-Zuhami, head of the Jeddah police, and included men from 11 security and government departments. Saudi residents contributed to pinpointing houses of illegal overstayers in the district. “We are happy and willing to contribute in any way possible,” said resident Khaled Al-Jadani. “In the end we are the No. 1 beneficiaries.”
Posted by: Fred 2005-09-05
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