Saudi forces shoot down toy drone near royal palaces

Riyadh - The government ruled out any major security breach.

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By Wam/AFP

Published: Sun 22 Apr 2018, 7:02 AM

Last updated: Sun 22 Apr 2018, 2:30 PM

Saudi forces on Saturday shot down an unidentified toy drone that hovered over a Riyadh neighbourhood home to royal palaces, state media said, prompting a security alarm in the capital.
"At 1950 (local time) a security checkpoint in Khuzama neighbourhood of Riyadh spotted a recreational remote-controlled drone," the Saudi Press Agency reported.
"Security personnel at the checkpoint dealt with it according to their orders and instructions in this regard," SPA added, implying that the drone had been shot down.

Wam/AFP

Published: Sun 22 Apr 2018, 7:02 AM

Last updated: Sun 22 Apr 2018, 2:30 PM

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