Security Forces Seize Explosive Devices and Suicide Belts in Lahj

Sunday 0 Dec 2024 |1 month ago
Seized Explosive Devices

Barran Press

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, security forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council reported the seizure of explosive devices, including suicide belts, hidden inside a house in the Al-Rajaa area of Al-Turbah district, Lahj province, southern Yemen.

According to a statement from the Security Belt Forces' media center, the forces received a tip-off regarding the presence of explosives in a residence. After confirming the information, a specialized team was dispatched to investigate and safely transport the materials to a secure location.

The operational source indicated that the seized items included five ready-to-use explosive devices, a rectangular-shaped bomb, a locally-made hand grenade, a suicide belt, as well as dozens of high-explosive items made from C-4, detonators, and a plastic bag for storing explosive materials.

The security forces managed to apprehend the primary suspect, identified as "S.A.A.M.," who confessed to hiding the explosives in a relative's home. The seized materials have been handed over to the relevant authorities, and the suspect is undergoing legal proceedings to ensure accountability.

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