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Saudi detains 139 suspected militants - Arabiya

02 Dec 2006 18:37:30 GMT
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RIYADH, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has detained 139 suspected members of Islamist militant cells including one who was plotting to carry out a suicide bombing, Arabiya television said on Saturday.

The militants were not Saudi nationals and included cell leaders, it said, citing a Saudi Interior Ministry statement.

It gave no names but said the arrests were made over the past two months.

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Last updated:Sat Dec 2 18:39:41 2006