AMMAN — The Jordanian Eastern Command
early Saturday thwarted an attempt to smuggle “large” quantities of narcotics
from Syria, as part of an ongoing effort by the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army
(JAF) to ensure that local and regional communities are protected from the
danger posed by drugs, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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A JAF General Command official said in a press
statement that front-line surveillance patrols from the border guards, in
coordination with security agencies, tracked an armed group of smugglers who
illegally crossed the Syrian border into Jordan.
“Rapid” response patrols moved to the site, applied
the rules of engagement and injured a smuggler, forcing the others to retreat
into Syrian territory, the source said.
After intensively searching the area, they seized
564 packages of hashish and 20,000 Captagon pills, in addition to a Kalashnikov
rifle and ammunition, which were transferred to the competent authorities.
The offical stressed that JAF will continue to deal
“firmly” with any threat to Jordan’s border, and foil any attempt to undermine
and destabilize the Kingdom’s security, and terrorize its citizens.
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