Jordanian Eastern Command arrests smuggler, seizes drugs and weapons

An official military source in the Jordanian Armed Forces stated that the Jordanian Eastern Command thwarted two attempts to smuggle large quantities of narcotic drugs on its front. (Photo: Jordan New
An official military source in the Jordanian Armed Forces stated that the Jordanian Eastern Command thwarted two attempts to smuggle large quantities of narcotic drugs on its front. (Photo: Jordan News)
AMMAN — An official military source in the Jordanian Armed Forces stated that the Jordanian Eastern Command thwarted two attempts to smuggle large quantities of narcotic drugs on its front.اضافة اعلان

According to the source, the military applied its rules of engagement, where one person was arrested, several were injured, and others fled to Syria. After an extensive search, authorities found and seized 362,600 Captagon pills, hashish, a firearm, a storage area containing 30 rounds for the same weapon, and a night vision device.

The source stressed that the Jordanian Armed Forces would deal forcibly with any infiltration or smuggling attempt, vowing to protect the Kingdom’s borders.

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