Yemeni security forces in Al Mahrah province have apprehended two individuals attempting to enter the country from Iran, according to an announcement made on February 5 by Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan. The individuals are suspected of being operatives linked to the Iran-backed Houthi militia, a group designated as a terrorist
Minister Haidan praised the efforts of Al Mahrah's Chief of Police, Mufti Suhail Samoudah, and the security forces involved in the operation. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspects were involved in smuggling illicit materials, with a route originating in Iran, passing through Djibouti, and culminating at the port of Mocha.
Minister Haidan stressed the importance of increased maritime surveillance and thorough inspection procedures to combat such activities. The apprehended individuals are currently undergoing legal processing.
This successful operation follows the recent capture of two other Houthi-affiliated cells in the Hadhramaut and Abyan governorates, highlighting ongoing efforts to counter Houthi influence and activity within Yemen.