The Minister of Information announced a significant security achievement in Shabwa, thwarting the smuggling of weapons and explosives to the Houthis.
- They seized a truck loaded with weapons and explosives, along with two containers inside a rented house used for receiving shipments of smuggled arms via the sea.
- It reflects the directives of President Dr.
- These efforts aim to dry up the funding and armament sources of terrorist militias, thereby strengthening state institutions' ability to protect their sovereignty and citizens' security.
- He commended the efforts of the Rapid Intervention Forces and the military and security agencies, acknowledging their courage and vigilance in monitoring and thwarting arms and explosives smuggling operations.
Minister of Information Highlights Major Security Achievement in Shabwa
Minister of Information Muammar Al-Eryani confirmed that the Rapid Intervention Forces in Shabwa Governorate successfully apprehended a Houthi cell consisting of 13 members. They seized a truck loaded with weapons and explosives, along with two containers inside a rented house used for receiving shipments of smuggled arms via the sea. This operation marks a significant security achievement that reveals the dangers posed by the Houthi militia’s arms smuggling networks and the threats these activities pose to Yemen’s security and the region.
Details of the Operation
In a press statement, Al-Eryani detailed that the seized items included approximately 500 automatic weapons, sniper rifles, shells of 120 and 106 millimeters, modern high-explosive bombs, and munitions designed for use with drones. The operation resulted from meticulous surveillance, investigation, and coordination among relevant agencies.
National Efforts to Enhance Security
Al-Eryani emphasized that this achievement aligns with national efforts to bolster security and stability. It reflects the directives of President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, the President of the Presidential Leadership Council and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The focus remains on enhancing readiness, vigilance, and intelligence, tightening control over land and sea borders, combating smuggling networks, and pursuing those involved in these activities. These efforts aim to dry up the funding and armament sources of terrorist militias, thereby strengthening state institutions’ ability to protect their sovereignty and citizens’ security.
Threats from Smuggling Networks
The scale and nature of the seized items, including shells, bombs, and drone components, highlight the serious risks posed by smuggling and supply networks that deliver weapons, explosives, and military technology to the Houthi militia. Al-Eryani noted that these activities represent a direct threat to Yemen’s security and stability, as well as to regional safety and international maritime navigation. He asserted that combating these networks constitutes a fundamental front in safeguarding national and regional security.
Recognition of Security Forces
Al-Eryani praised this significant security achievement, which occurred under the leadership and oversight of the Governor of Shabwa, Sheikh Awad bin Al-Wazir, who also chairs the security committee in the governorate. He commended the efforts of the Rapid Intervention Forces and the military and security agencies, acknowledging their courage and vigilance in monitoring and thwarting arms and explosives smuggling operations.
Resilience of Rapid Intervention Forces
Al-Eryani lauded the resilience of the Rapid Intervention Forces, who continued to fulfill their national duty despite recent attacks on their colleagues at the training center by ballistic missiles. He affirmed that the ongoing achievements of these forces, despite the heavy sacrifices, reflect their determination to protect the governorate and confront security threats, honoring the sacrifices of martyrs and the wounded.
Call for International Action
The Minister of Information reiterated his call for the international community to move from condemnation to taking practical measures to halt the flow of arms to the Houthi militia. He urged strict implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions and enhanced cooperation with the Yemeni government in combating smuggling. Additionally, he emphasized the need to support the capabilities of its security and military institutions and coast guard in pursuing smuggling networks and their financiers. Protecting Yemen’s coasts and eliminating arms smuggling routes directly relates to regional security and the safety of maritime routes and international trade.
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