The Eastern Military Zone thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into Jordan on Thursday using guided balloons, after detecting them as they attempted to cross the border into Jordanian territory.
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Border Guard units operating within their area of responsibility detected and intercepted the balloons, bringing them down inside Jordanian territory and seizing the drugs they were carrying.
The operation was carried out in coordination with security and military agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department. The seized materials were subsequently handed over to the relevant authorities to take the necessary legal action.
The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army affirmed that it will not tolerate any attempts to undermine the security of the Kingdom or its borders.
It also stressed that Border Guard units will continue carrying out their duties with determination and efficiency, firmly confronting infiltration and smuggling attempts to safeguard the country's security, stability and the safety of its citizens.
