Seventy-nine criminal suspects were apprehended in liberated provinces, while Taiz police investigate intentional crimes.

The Yemeni Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 79 individuals involved in various criminal activities across liberated provinces within the last 24 hours. This information was disclosed in a statement from the police departments under the ministry, as reported by the Security Media Center.

Overview of Criminal Activities

According to the statement, police departments in the liberated provinces received 71 reports of different criminal cases yesterday. Within the same 24-hour period, authorities successfully resolved 51 of these cases. Ongoing investigations continue in the provinces of Taiz, Aden, Hadramout (coast and valley), Shabwa, Al-Dhale, and Al-Hudaydah, where police are working to uncover the circumstances surrounding 20 additional crimes and apprehend the perpetrators.

Breakdown of Arrested Crimes

The report detailed the types of crimes for which suspects were arrested. The offenses included:

• 18 cases of intentional harm, both minor and severe
• 5 cases of various thefts
• 3 cases of assault on private property
• 3 cases of possession and use of narcotics
• 3 cases of threats
• 3 cases of breach of trust
• 2 cases of intentional murder and attempted murder
• 1 case of violation of residential privacy
• 1 case of damage to public property
• 1 case of gunfire
• Additional offenses included fraud, arson, insults, harassment, and family disputes.

Distribution of Arrests by Province

The police apprehended 79 suspects distributed across various provinces as follows:

• Taiz: 33 suspects
• Hadramout (coast): 15 suspects
• Marib: 13 suspects
• Hadramout (valley): 5 suspects
• Al-Dhale: 4 suspects
• Aden: 3 suspects
• Lahij: 3 suspects
• Abyan: 2 suspects
• Shabwa: 1 suspect

Reports indicate that the detained individuals remain in custody pending legal proceedings related to the charges against them.

Investigation into Arson Incident in Taiz

In a related development, police in the Mafer district of Taiz have launched a comprehensive investigation into an arson case that resulted in the death of a two-year-old child, Hassan, and left his eight-year-old sister, Amoura, suffering from smoke inhalation. The fire completely destroyed the family’s home.

The Security Media Center reported that authorities detained 15 individuals from the Braidah area in connection with the arson. These suspects are currently held for legal proceedings and further investigation into the crime.

Conclusion

The recent arrests and ongoing investigations reflect the Yemeni authorities’ commitment to enhancing public safety and addressing criminal activities in the liberated provinces. The Ministry of Interior continues to prioritize the security of its citizens through proactive law enforcement measures.

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