Amman: The Eastern Military Zone thwarted an attempt to infiltrate and smuggle narcotics from Syrian territory on Wednesday evening. A source from the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army reported that intensified search and inspection operations led to the discovery and seizure of narcotics. The seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities. The source emphasized the Jordan Armed Forces' ongoing commitment to using all available resources to prevent infiltration and smuggling, ensuring the security and stability of Jordan. Source:Jordan News Agency
Army Foils Drug-Smuggling Attempt Using Guided Balloons
August 17, 2026
Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the n…