Yemen joint forces seizes arms shipment to Houthis in Hodeidah

Yemeni joint forces seized an arms shipment to Houthi rebels in Hodeidah province in western Yemen, according to the army on Sunday.

A military statement said the shipment included light and medium weapons, ammunition and mortar shells.

According to the statement, government forces had aborted several attempts to smuggle weapons and explosives to Houthi rebels, but without giving further details.