Yemen's Interior Ministry website said that Yemeni security apparatus foiled an attempt to kidnap at least four Czech tourists in Haima, Sana'a province.
The website quoted local sources as saying that three armed men tried to kidnap the four Czech’s before they were stopped by security authorities..
An exchange of gunfire between policemen and tribesmen took place in Haima district after four patrol escorts pursed the kidnappers, who finally left their car and ran away.
Sources said that two soldiers were wounded, and a child during the clashes.
Ministry website mentioned that General Rashad Al-Masri, the Interior Minister, ordered to honor the soldiers who foiled the attempt of kidnap.