Saudi intelligence claimed al Qaeda planned a major attack during the haj, or religious pilgrimage, in Mecca. Security officials coordinated with US FBI and CIA to monitor the haj, while raids against al Qaeda cells were launched months ago. Hundreds were detained in the operation.
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