The Eastern Military Zone foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into Jordan early Friday using guided balloons, after detecting them as they headed towards Jordanian territory.
Border Guard units intercepted and brought down the balloons inside Jordanian territory, 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 substances were handed over to the relevant authorities to take the necessary legal action.
The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army reaffirmed their commitment to carrying out their national duty with efficiency and competence, and to firmly confronting all infiltration and smuggling attempts, regardless of the methods used or the sophistication of the means employed, in order to safeguard the Kingdom’s security and stability, protect its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its citizens.
