Irish citizens in Saudi Arabia advised to be extra cautious

The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Irish citizens in Saudi Arabia to be extra cautious following the murder of a 63-year-old Irishman in Riyadh yesterday.

Irish citizens in Saudi Arabia advised to be extra cautious
Wed, 04 Aug, 2004 - 14:34

The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Irish citizens in Saudi Arabia to be extra cautious following the murder of a 63-year-old Irishman in Riyadh yesterday.

Anthony Higgins, a civil engineer from Galway, was shot dead by two men who entered his office yesterday afternoon.

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