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Saudi Arabia: Police prevent attack on grand mosque

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 24 Jun 2017, 06:53 am Print

Saudi Arabia: Police prevent attack on grand mosque
Riyadh, Jun 24 (JEN): Saudi forces have reportedly stopped a suicide bomber from carrying out an attack at the grand mosque in Mecca, the country said.

The alleged bomber blew himself up after finding himself surrounded by police, destroying the building in which he took shelter.

The building collapse injured at least 11 people, including officials.

Police have also taken five others into custody for their alleged involvement in the plan.

Recent attacks in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf's most powerful regime, has mostly been carried out by the Islamic State, who has targetted the Shia community.

The regime is also an important ally of the US-led coalition, who's fighting against the IS. 

 

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