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Saudi Seizes 16 Terror Suspects and Arms Cache
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it had arrested a group of militants planning "terrorist attacks" against Saudi targets and seized large amounts of arms and explosives. Saudi television, quoting an Interior Ministry official, said: "A terrorist cell of 16 people was uncovered and arrested. Security forces were able to foil a terrorist plot planned against vital Saudi installations and targets." It said Saudi security forces were chasing other militants linked to the cell, but gave no details of what the targets were. The television showed arms, including rocket-propelled grenades, ammunition and large amounts of chemicals it said could be used to make explosives. "A number of bags filled with more than 20 tons of chemical substances to make explosives were found hidden underground," the television said.20 tons? Thatâs one hell of a cache. The television said the chemicals and weapons were found in the capital Riyadh, in the countryâs eastern province and in a province north of Riyadh. A little too close to home for the princes. The footage also showed automatic rifles, weapons, binoculars, mobile phones, surveillance cameras, bullet-proof vests, passports for several nationalities, forged identity cards, cars, motorcycles, audio tapes, computers as well as cash boxes to collect donations. "cash boxes to collect donations" - been looking in mosques again, have we? Western sources in Saudi Arabia say authorities are providing unprecedented security cooperation in tackling Saudi-based al Qaeda elements and those who helped finance the group, blamed for the September 11 attacks on the United States in 2001. Iâll believe they are helping when we see heads roll. Posted by: Steve 2003-07-21 |
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