Reuters: Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace
DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighborhood where royal palaces are located sparked fears of possible political unrest.
The Riyadh police spokesman, quoted by the official Saudi News Agency (SPA), said a security screening point noticed the flying of a small unauthorized recreational drone at 7:50 p.m. local time (1650 GMT), leading security forces to deal with it according to their orders and instructions.
There were no casualties, and King Salman was not at his palace at the time, a senior Saudi official told Reuters.
“The king was at his farm in Diriya,” the official said, naming another area of the capital.
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WNU Editor: A lot of nervous security people in Riyadh.
More News On Reports Of A Drone Being Shot Down Near The Saudi Royal Palace
Fears of a coup are sparked in Saudi Arabia after heavy gunfire erupts near the Royal Palace - but officials claim it was only guards shooting down a drone that flew too close to the King Salman's residence -- Daily Mail
Saudi forces shoot down 'toy drone' near royal palaces -- AFP
Confusion erupts after a 'small, drone-type' object was reportedly shot down near the king's palace in Saudi Arabia -- Business Insider
Saudi forces shoot down 'toy drone' near royal palace -- Aljazeera
Saudi Arabia Says Toy Drone Shot Down in Capital Riyadh -- New York Times
What's Happening in Saudi Arabia? Gunfire Erupts Near Royal Palace -- Newsweek
Gunfire Heard At Saudi Royal Palace In Riyadh As Rumors Of Attempted Coup Mount (Updated) -- The Warzone/The Drive
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I also get nervous when there's a drone flying around in my neighbourhood. ..especially if it''s a recreational drone and some snot nosed idiot uses it for his latest, so new and trendy YouTube feed^^
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