Aden \u2013 Yemen\u2019s Coast Guard announced Monday that it had thwarted a major drug smuggling operation off the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the country\u2019s southwest, seizing a vessel carrying approximately a quarter ton of narcotics.
\nAccording to the Security Media Center, the joint security campaign intercepted a boat arriving from Djibouti with four smugglers on board.
\nAuthorities reported that the vessel was loaded with 85 packages of methamphetamine (known locally as \u201cshabu\u201d) and 119 bags of hashish, totaling nearly 250 kilograms of illicit substances.
\nInitial investigations suggest the incident is linked to ongoing trafficking and distribution activities along Yemen\u2019s coastal waters.\u00a0
\nThe Coast Guard confirmed that the suspects were taken into custody, the contraband secured, and legal procedures initiated, with the case referred to the competent authorities.
\nOfficials emphasized that the operation reflects intensified efforts to combat narcotics smuggling through Yemen\u2019s strategic maritime routes, particularly the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital corridor for international shipping.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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