The Eastern Military Zone successfully thwarted an infiltration and smuggling attempt early Tuesday within its area of responsibility, intercepting a large quantity of narcotics coming from Syrian territory into Jordan.
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A military source from the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army stated:
“Border Guard forces in the Eastern Military Zone, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, managed to foil an infiltration and smuggling attempt involving a large quantity of drugs.”
The source explained that a group of smugglers was detected attempting to illegally cross the border. Rapid reaction patrols were deployed and engagement protocols were applied, forcing the smugglers to retreat back into Syrian territory.
Upon intensifying search and inspection operations, large quantities of narcotics were seized and transferred to the relevant authorities for further processing.
The source reaffirmed that the Jordanian Armed Forces are working with full strength and determination to prevent all forms of infiltration and smuggling in order to safeguard the security and stability of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.