Army Thwarts 3 Drug Smuggling Attempts Using Balloons

Amman: The Eastern Military Zone successfully foiled three drug smuggling attempts early Wednesday involving a large quantity of narcotic substances transported via electronically guided balloons, within its area of responsibility along the front lines. Border Guard units detected the balloons, engaged them, and brought them down, along with their payloads, inside Jordanian territory. This was carried out in coordination with security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

According to Jordan News Agency, the seized materials were handed over to the relevant authorities to complete the necessary procedures.

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