Pro-coalition fourth military region sells military equipment of Al-Anad base as scrap metal

LAHJ, July 26 (YPA) – Leaked images from the Al-Anad axis in Lahj showed soldiers stripping off and selling military equipment worth billions of riyals as scrap metal.

According to local sources, the operation affected tanks, military vehicles and weapons bases of great importance, wondering why they were looted and sold as scrap metal.

The commander of the fourth military region loyal to Saudi-led coalition, acknowledged the sale at al-Anad military base, noting that the tender was awarded to Abdul Rahman al-Darwish’s company.

He stressed that the sale process took place normally after the formation of an official committee headed by Ali Mohammed Al-Maslimi, and with the knowledge of pro-coalition defense Minister, the commander of the fourth region and the higher competent authorities.

The public auction took place between a number of companies and the tender was awarded to Abdul Rahman Al-Darwish at a value of 400 thousand riyals per ton, after the withdrawal of other competitors.

The sale process is sound in accordance with official and legal procedures, according to commander of the fourth military region.

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