The Yemeni army in Lahj, southern Yemen, announced on February 15th the capture of an Iran-backed Houthi cell possessing explosive devices intended for attacks on security and military officers.
According to the Yemeni army's official website, "September Net," military intelligence apprehended members of the cell and seized 15 highly explosive C4 devices.

Initial investigations suggested the cell planned to target military and security leaders, as well as conduct other criminal operations, including planting explosive devices and ambushes in the Lahj and Taiz governorates.

Military sources confirmed ongoing cooperation and vigilance with security agencies to thwart any plots aimed at destabilizing security.
This is the fifth Houthi cell dismantled in government-controlled areas since the beginning of February.

On February 11th, security forces in Hadramout, eastern Yemen, captured another Houthi cell attempting to smuggle drugs. The suspects' vehicle overturned during a pursuit, leading to their arrest. Three additional individuals attempting to assist the suspects after the accident were also apprehended.

Earlier this month, on February 5th, security forces in Al-Mahrah, eastern Yemen, announced the capture of two Houthi operatives attempting to infiltrate Yemen from Iran.

And on February 4th, the Yemeni Ministry of Interior reported the arrest of a five-member Houthi cell in Abyan, southern Yemen, just hours after another cell was captured in Hadramout, both with the aim of destabilizing the region.