Saudi Intelligence Key to Fighting al-Qaeda

The October 28th attempt to destroy two aircraft with parcel bombs mailed from Yemen was prevented by a collection of international players with critical information provided Saudi intelligence which tipped allied intelligence services to the plot, as reported in the media. BBC News Middle East talked about Saudi Arabia’s role in thwarting the attacks in this video featuring veteran Middle East correspondent Frank Gardner.

“As security officials in the UK, America, and the Middle East sift through the evidence, Saudi intelligence is emerging as a key element in the battle against al-Qaeda.”

Click here for the video report.

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