Amman: The Eastern Military Region foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into Jordan using guided balloons along one of the Kingdom's eastern border fronts early Monday. Border Guard units detected and tracked the balloons before intercepting and bringing them down inside Jordanian territory, where their cargo was seized in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department. The seized narcotics were subsequently handed over to the competent authorities for further action.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army said the operation underscores the vigilance and operational readiness of Border Guard units in confronting increasingly sophisticated smuggling methods and adapting to changes in the techniques used by traffickers. The Armed Forces reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the Kingdom's borders and preventing their use for smuggling activities, stressing that any attempt to threaten Jordan's security or territorial integrity will be met with firm action.