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One Islamic State suspect killed, another arrested in Riyadh

Published: 08 Mar 2017 - 02:15 pm | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 10:42 am
Peninsula

QNA

Riyadh: The Saudi Interior Ministry announced Wednesday the killing of a person belonging to the ISIS organization and the arrest of his companion in Riyadh.

The security forces responded to intelligence on the suspects being present at a furnished apartment in the capital's Al-Rayyan district, said the Ministry, adding that the suspects have showed support to ISIS ideologies according to investigations.

The suspect resisted the security forces, wielding a weapon, which led to his killing. 

The security authorities are continuing to examine the situation with the detained suspect.