Saudis Report Arms Seizure, Foiling Terror Attacks

(AP/Washington Post) On Tuesday, Saudi security forces in Riyadh seized hand grenades, five suitcases of explosives weighing more than 830 pounds, and AK-47 assault rifles, authorities said. Computers, communications equipment, travel documents, U.S. and Saudi currency, and items used for disguise were also seized. According to an Interior Ministry official, 19 men were being sought, including 17 Saudis, a Yemeni, and an Iraqi holding both Kuwaiti and Canadian citizenship.


2003-05-08 00:00:00

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