Army Foils Drone-Assisted Drug Smuggling Attempt into Jordan

Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces/ Arab Army intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle narcotics into the Kingdom early Monday, according to a military source. The operation, conducted by the Southern Military Zone in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, occurred along the zone's western front. According to Jordan News Agency, the source stated that Border Guard forces detected the drone and tracked its movements before engaging under rules of engagement, successfully bringing it down within Jordanian territory. The confiscated materials were handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation. The Jordanian Armed Forces reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding national security and preventing the infiltration of narcotics into the country. The military continues to deploy its full capabilities to counter smuggling attempts along Jordan's borders.