Amman: Minister of Government Communication and Government Spokesperson Mohmmad Momani revealed the details of the General Intelligence Department (GID's) foiling of plans aimed at undermining national security and sowing chaos in Jordan. In a statement issued Tuesday, Momani said the GID detained all suspects in the activities, which were under close surveillance since 2021.
According to Jordan News Agency, Momani noted that following close intelligence monitoring over a long period, the GID foiled the plot, which was aimed at causing material damage in Jordan. The suspects in the illegal activities were detained once the evidence and information was gathered. The spokesperson told reporters that the plot includes four cases involving 16 suspects as part of groups that operated on separate assignments.
Momani elaborated that the cases include the manufacturing of short-range rockets (3-5km), possession of explosives and automatic weapons, concealment of a rocket ready to be deployed, a project to manufacture drones, and recruiting and training operatives in Jordan as well as training them abroad. The first cell, composed of three main members, was detained between May and June 2023. They transported and stored highly explosive materials, including TNT, C4, and SEMTEX-H, as well as automatic weapons smuggled from abroad. A fourth member was arrested for concealing a Katyusha rocket equipped with a detonator in the Marj Al Hamam area.
The second case involved a cell of three main members, detained in February 2025. They had begun manufacturing rockets using local materials and hardware imported for illegal purposes. They set up two warehouses to manufacture and store materials in Amman and Zarqa, including a highly fortified concrete safe house for storing rockets. The cell received training and funds from abroad and produced the first prototype of a short-range rocket.
In the third case, four suspects were involved in a project to manufacture drones, supported by external parties through visits to other countries to gain the necessary expertise. The fourth case involved five suspects operating as part of two groups, working to recruit and train operatives both locally and abroad.
Momani announced that the suspects have been referred to the State Security Court on charges of violating the Anti-Terrorism Law, following the investigation's conclusion and the SSC attorney general's endorsement of the indictment. He assured that security agencies have fulfilled their duties and will continue to safeguard national security, stressing that there is no cause for concern.
Further, Momani noted that the details provided are part of the complex activities foiled by security services, with a televised report showcasing footage of the rocket manufacturing case. Confessions by the suspects in the drone and recruitment cases will air this evening at 8pm.
Responding to journalists, Momani stated that the suspects have political affiliations and belong to an unlicensed group dissolved under the law. He emphasized that Jordan will not accept any justifications for the suspects' actions, which directly threaten national security. The suspects' actions, planned over four years, are part of a broader agenda not linked to specific regional incidents. The range of seized missiles indicates plans to target Jordan and its sovereignty. Momani reiterated that Jordan will not tolerate any attempts to undermine its national security.