Saudi police foils terror attempt by nabbing 93 suspects

Saudi police foiled terrorism attempts Tuesday after arresting 93 terrorists, including a woman, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Interior Ministry spokesperson highlighted that those arrested were carrying out terrorism plots targeting various areas in the country.

Fifteen Saudis were arrested for forming the terrorist cell "Soldiers of the Two Holy Mosques" which is part of the Islamic State (IS).

They held their meetings in Al-Qassim desert region and in remote rented apartments in order to receive explosive and weapons training so as to target security locations, residential areas and assassinate security and military personnel.

A Saudi was arrested in Al-Qassim while manufacturing homemade bombs for his connections with IS and terrorism activities.

During training he blasted various items, including an old car in the desert. He confessed his involvement in social media activities promoting terrorism.

Sixty-five, including 61 Saudis, two refugees living in the country, a Palestinian and a Yemeni were also arrested for links with IS and attempting to promote sectarian tension in the country in addition to terrorism activities. Police confiscated their money.

Nine Saudis, including one woman, were arrested for promoting terrorism activities through social media. The nine failed to assassinate a military personnel.

Two individuals, one Saudi and a Syrian were arrested for their intelligence data network concerning an attack against the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia.

Another Saudi was arrested in Al Baha over suspicion of criminal activity. Police confiscated bomb manufacturing materials from his car.

The spokesperson highlighted that public cooperation is key in fighting terrorism and terrorists in the country. Endit