Saudi Arabia executes two for plotting attacks on places of worship

A statement from Saudi interior ministry did not indicate when any of the attacks were planned to have taken place.

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it had executed two citizens for joining a terrorist group that planned to carry out attacks on places of worship.

A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia(REUTERS/File)

The two men also planned attacks against security facilities and personnel, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, citing a statement from the interior ministry.

The statement did not indicate when any of the attacks were planned to have taken place.