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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Some Saudis were trying to sell their BlackBerrys ahead of a ban on the smartphone’s messenger service in the kingdom — but with few willing to buy, they’re having to slash prices.
Saudi Arabia is one of a number of countries expressing concern that the device is a security threat because encrypted information sent on the phones is routed through overseas computers — making it impossible for local governments to monitor.
