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Security forces apprehend 26 terror suspects in Ramadan

May 21, 2019



Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH —
Security forces have nabbed 26 terror suspects during the first 10 days of Ramadan, according to the Presidency of the State Security.

The presidency said those arrested include 14 Saudis, five Yemenis, two Sri Lankans and two Syrians. Besides, one suspect is each from Pakistan, the Philippines and India.

The presidency said four suspects — one each from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Syria — were apprehended on the first day of Ramadan (May 6). On the third day of the fasting month (May 8) another Saudi was caught and on the fourth day (May 9) three Yemenis and a Syrian were nabbed.

The presidency said an Indian and a Yemeni were caught of the fifth day of Ramadan (May 10) while six suspects were caught next day. They were four Saudis and one each from India and Sri Lanka.

On the seventh day of the fasting month two Saudis were caught while on the ninth a Saudi and a Filipino were caught. Five suspects, all Saudis, were arrested the following day.


May 21, 2019
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