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| Saudi Muj beheaded one hostage, threatened to shoot baby |
| 2004-05-31 |
| There was growing suspicion last night that the terrorists who killed 22 people in Saudi Arabia at the weekend were allowed to go free as part of a deal to ensure the release of other hostages. After all the Christians were dead, of course The official Saudi line was that three of the four kidnappers broke out of the compound in al-Khobar using human shields. But one employee at the complex told a different story, claiming that the Saudi forces let them out after they began killing hostages and threatened to blow themselves up. A hostage heard the gunmen shouting that they would release the captives if the security forces let them go, he said. âThe security forces refused at the beginning but then apparently relented. There was a kind of deal reached, although some hostages had already been killed.â One European was decapitated and his head thrown out of the window, another source said. A kidnapper was said to have threatened to shoot a baby in front of its mother. A Scotland Yard anti-terrorist squad flew to Saudi Arabia yesterday to advise the Saudis and prepare a report for a British coroner on the the murdered oil executive, Michael Hamilton. Sources believe that the kidnappers escaped shortly before Saudi commandos landed on the building. âIt is believed that the three left by foot and didnât hijack any vehicle until they were outside the compound,â the source said. âTo leave, they had to puncture three cordons of defence.â The first was immediately around the tower block, the second around the perimeter and the last and biggest was two blocks back with armoured personal carriers and police cars. The area was sealed off on three sides with the sea on the fourth. Once outside the compound, the terrorists hijacked two cars after changing out of their military fatigues into black tracksuits. Despite the escape, Saudi Interior Ministry officials insisted that the operation was a success, saying that 41 people were freed. A Western diplomat described the attackers as âreally smart guysâ and said the Saudi security forces did âa pretty good jobâ. |
| Posted by:TS(vice girl) |
| #6 .com, Thanks! I will do as advised. |
| Posted by: Anonymous4617 2004-06-01 8:56:36 AM |
| #5 A4617 - Hmmmm. Yes I know a Field Agent, but I doubt that's the place to begin - and I truly appreciate your concerns - I believe I would be thinking along the same lines if I had heard or seen something from such a person that caused me concern. If you're serious - then I would start with the US Consulate there in Dhahran - there are FBI Reps in-Kingdom - the consulate should be able to put you in touch. If you don't want to do it IK or find them unwilling to listen or take you seriously, even though they sure as hell should after Khobar, then try the FBI Tip page. This will put you in contact and on-record with your information. I would guess that you'll have to explain more than once why you deem someone a serious potential threat - so be forewarned and don't get frustrated with them, heh. The FBI is very hidebound about territory, hierarchy, and chains of command - one of the reasons my friend was so frustrated the last time I "talked" with him. BTW, he's an excellent shortstop! |
| Posted by: .com 2004-06-01 1:11:10 AM |
| #4 .com, Thanks! Are you the one with the FBI friend? There are several people here who are rabidly anti-american but carry American passports. These people are getting ready to go back. I know that since they carry American passports, there is very little that the US Dept. can do to prevent them from entering the country. However, somebody has to keep on eye on them, particularly a Saudi woman (doctor) married to an american who converted to Islam. I might be paranoid but I believe that woman will be the type to support actions against the US. |
| Posted by: Anonymous4617 2004-05-31 11:48:49 PM |
| #3 This is what I had expected. It's starting to look like Al-Qaeda is just the left hand of the Saudi establishment. |
| Posted by: Tresho 2004-05-31 11:46:54 PM |
| #2 A4617 - Bring this up in a browser for login info to this site. Then save BugMeNot in your favorites! They cover a LOT of the reg req sites. |
| Posted by: .com 2004-05-31 11:22:36 PM |
| #1 TS(vice girl), Please, could you post the entire article? One needs to be subscribed to it. The subscription is not free. Thanks in advance. Dhahran |
| Posted by: Anonymous4617 2004-05-31 11:13:43 PM |