Quwat Dira’ Al-Watan launched a large-scale security operation on Saturday targeting illegal arms trading sites and unlicensed weapons shops in the districts of Al-Qatn and Hawrah in Hadramout Governorate, as part of ongoing efforts to curb security violations and limit the proliferation of weapons.
The operation resulted in the closure of several unlicensed weapons shops and the seizure of quantities of ammunition.
The command of Quwat Dira’ Al-Watan affirmed that the operation will continue in the coming days to pursue arms smugglers and illegal weapons dealers. It also urged local residents to cooperate with security authorities and report suspicious activities in order to enhance security and stability throughout the strategic, oil-rich governorate.
