Erbil:Amman The Eastern Military Zone successfully intercepted guided balloons carrying a significant quantity of narcotics headed toward the Kingdom on Monday morning. This action thwarted a cross-border smuggling attempt, as announced by the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF).
According to Jordan News Agency, border guard units detected the balloons as they neared Jordanian territory and successfully brought them down within the Kingdom. This led to the recovery of the narcotics.
The operation was conducted in coordination with military and security agencies, along with the Anti-Narcotics Department. The confiscated drugs were subsequently handed over to the relevant authorities for legal proceedings.
The JAF reiterated its dedication to combating infiltration and smuggling attempts, regardless of the methods employed, while ensuring border security to safeguard the Kingdom's sovereignty and public safety.