Border security forces at Yemen's Al-Wadea crossing with Saudi Arabia have intercepted a major drug shipment, seizing over 13,000 Captagon pills. The illicit narcotics originated from the Houthi-controlled capital of Sana'a and were destined for Saudi Arabia.

Brigadier General Umair Mahmoud Al-Azab, commander of the Al-Wadea border security battalion, confirmed that 13,750 Captagon pills were confiscated from a truck traveling from Sana'a. The seizure took place as the vehicle attempted to smuggle the drugs into Saudi territory, according to the official Yemeni news agency Saba.

Al-Azab stated that the truck drew suspicion from personnel at the "Al-Silah checkpoint." A subsequent thorough inspection uncovered the drugs, despite sophisticated efforts to conceal them.
The seized drugs and the driver have been secured and transferred to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and legal action, Al-Azab added.

The commander lauded his battalion's high state of readiness and continuous vigilance, underscoring their commitment to national duty in safeguarding the country and resolutely countering all smuggling attempts, regardless of their methods.
He highlighted the battalion's consistent achievements, noting their repeated success in foiling drug smuggling operations. This includes a significant bust last month where over one million drug pills were discovered hidden inside a refrigerated truck, also originating from Houthi-controlled areas.

These recent interdictions are part of a broader ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in the region. On March 14, 2025, Yemeni Army media reported that forces from the 23rd Mika Brigade in Yemen's eastern Hadramout governorate apprehended a notorious drug trafficking gang.
The Yemeni Army's website, "September Net," cited military sources who stated that the three-person gang was arrested at the Al-Wadea Triangle checkpoint in Al-Abr district. They were attempting to smuggle 10 kilograms of Shabu (crystal methamphetamine) into Saudi Arabia.