Saudi-led coalition warns Houthi forces against using traditional boats to smuggle weapons

Source: Global Times
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On October 19 local time, the command of the multinational coalition led by Saudi Arabia issued a warning, demanding that the Houthi armed forces in Yemen must not use traditional vessels to smuggle weapons, missiles, and other military equipment to Yemen via sea routes.

The coalition stated that such smuggling activities pose a direct threat to the security of Yemen as well as regional and international security, endangering the lives of civilians.

The coalition also called on all relevant vessel owners not to participate in the activities of smuggling weapons, missiles, and military equipment to the Yemeni coast by the Houthi armed forces, in order to ensure their own safety and property. (Reporter: Zhang Yaning, CCTV)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Information Operations
SALUTE Report
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Activity
Saudi-led coalition warns Houthi forces against smuggling weapons via traditional boats
Location
Yemen
Unit
Saudi-led coalition
Time
October 19
Equipment
weaponsmissilesmilitary equipment
Summary

On October 19, the Saudi-led coalition warned Houthi forces against using traditional boats to smuggle weapons, missiles, and military equipment into Yemen. This activity poses a direct threat to Yemen's security and the safety of civilians. The coalition urged all ship owners not to engage in such smuggling activities to protect their lives and property.

Key Facts
  • Saudi-led coalition issues a warning to Houthi forces.
  • Houthi forces are prohibited from using traditional boats for smuggling.
  • The coalition cites threats to Yemen's security and civilian safety.
  • The coalition calls on ship owners to refrain from participating in smuggling activities.