Yemen’s Navy seizes three ships in Yemeni waters

Last updated Nov 19, 2019 2:02 AM

SANAA, Nov. 19 (YPA) – Yemen’s Navy seized on Tuesday three ships, including a Saudi one, have entered the Yemeni territorial waters, a Yemen’s Coast Guard Forces statement.

The statement added that the ships entered the Yemeni waters without prior notice in a clear violation for the sovereignty of Yemen and the international law.

“The crew of the three seized ships don’t respond after being called by the Yemeni navy patrol in the Yemeni territorial waters,” the statement added.

The Yemeni Navy affirmed that its forces will spare no effort in taking measures to protect the Yemeni waters and the international navigation, noting that the ships and their crew The ships were dealt in accordance with the laws in force.