Ruben Trapenberg, spokesman for the Aruban government, said some items of clothing were found, including women's underwear.

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In 2006, the Saudi government passed a law stating that women should be allowed to staff any shops that sell women's items, be it clothing, accessories or underwear.

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Surging sales of bras are claimed to be an indicator of economic downturn: women cut back on big purchases in a recession, and buy new underwear to cheer themselves up.

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