Armed Forces Foil Terrorist Plot and Defuse Two Explosive Devices on Marib–Al-Abr Road

September Net

The Armed Forces foiled a terrorist plot after discovering two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by saboteurs on the international road linking Marib and Al-Abr.

The devices were found during a sweeping operation conducted by patrols and road security units affiliated with the First Division of the Emergency Forces.

A military source told September Net that the two devices were found camouflaged as large sandstone rocks on both sides of the road between the areas of Al-Ruwaik and Al-Dhuwaibi.

The source added that specialized teams immediately began removing and defusing the two devices and securing the road. He pointed to the vigilance and continued readiness of the Armed Forces to confront any terrorist or sabotage activities, secure roads and protect travelers.