Arab coalition warns against use of boats to smuggle arms into Yemen
Coalition urges boat owners to avoid aiding Houthi arms smuggling to Yemen, warning of threats to regional and international security.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has warned the Houthi militia against exploiting traditional maritime vessels—such as dhows, hories, jalbahs, and sambuks—for smuggling weapons, missiles, and military equipment by sea.
The command stated that such activities pose a threat to Yemen’s security as well as regional and international safety, endangering the lives and wellbeing of civilians.
The coalition called on all owners of maritime vessels to refrain from cooperating with the Houthi militia in smuggling weapons, missiles, and military equipment by sea to Yemeni shores, in order to protect their lives and safeguard their property.