Police foiled attempt by IS to attack Arab royalty in KL, says IGP
Police foiled an attempt by Islamic State (IS) operatives in the country to carry out an attack during a visit by Saudi King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud to Kuala Lumpur last week.
Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar said seven suspects - four Yemenis, an Indonesian and two locals - were arrested between Feb 21 and 26 by Bukit Aman Special Branch's Counter-Terrorism division.
He said the men were planning to attack the Arab royalty and his entourage in the city.
Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar said seven suspects - four Yemenis, an Indonesian and two locals - were arrested between Feb 21 and 26 by Bukit Aman Special Branch's Counter-Terrorism division.
He said the men were planning to attack the Arab royalty and his entourage in the city.