The wire services are just breaking this story about the arrest of 11 militants including one alleged to have been involved in last year’s attack on the Abqaiq oil facilities. More as details are released.

Saudi Authorities Say 11 Arrested

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Police have arrested 11 suspected militants, including one allegedly involved in last year’s foiled suicide attack on the world’s largest oil processing facility, the Saudi Interior Ministry said Thursday.

The official Saudi Press Agency, quoting an unidentified ministry official, said the men were all Saudis and belonged to “the deviant group” _ the term Saudi officials use to refer to Islamic militants and members of al-Qaida.

The official said the 11 incited and financed the group’s activities, and authorities have evidence that one of them has alleged links to the Abqaiq oil installation, according to the news agency.

Reuters’ first story has much the same information: Saudi Arabia says detains 11 suspected militants


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