Posted on 08/29/2005 2:36:03 AM PDT by Wiz
ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has foiled an Al Qaida offensive against Western expatriates in the kingdom.
Saudi security sources said authorities have captured or killed dozens of operatives from the Al Qaida network in operations in Arar, Medina and Riyad. The sources said the network planned attacks against Westerners in Jedda and Riyad.
The Saudi Interior Ministry said 41 suspects were detained. The ministry said on Aug. 26 that the arrests foiled several unspecified strikes.
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