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| Interpol alert for 85 terror accused |
| 2009-02-10 |
| INTERPOL has issued a global security alert for 83 Saudi nationals and two Yemenis described as highly dangerous and suspected of plotting terror attacks against Saudi Arabia. Today's alert was the first time that the world police organization had issued a so-called "Orange notice" for such a large group of suspects, said Interpol secretary general Ronald Noble. The men are wanted in Saudi Arabia on terrorism-related charges, including links to al-Qaeda in the kingdom, Iraq and Afghanistan, Interpol said at its headquarters in Lyon, central France. They are described as "highly dangerous" and "could be armed, violent and suicidal," according to the security alert. "By asking for Interpol's assistance, Saudi Arabia wishes to ensure that all Interpol member-countries are made aware that these men are dangerous and that their activities represent a security concern not only for Saudi Arabia and the entire region but also for the world as a whole," said Mr Noble. "We know that we are approaching the 16th anniversary of the first World Trade Centre bombing on February 26, 2009 and therefore must be especially vigilant of fugitive al-Qaeda terrorists," he said. The 85 men, most of whom are aged between 20 and 35, are suspected of having left Saudi Arabia, probably for Iraq or Afghanistan. Photos and details of the wanted men have been released on Interpol's website www.interpol.int. |
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