Amman: Chief of Public Security Directorate (PSD), Maj. Gen. Dr. Obaidallah Maaytah, conveyed His Majesty King Abdullah II's greetings to the staff of the Anti-Narcotics Department (AND). Maaytah expressed His Majesty's pride in the AND's efforts and achievements in combating the scourge of drugs and protecting society.
According to Jordan News Agency, during his visit to the AND headquarters and meeting with its director and staff, Maaytah stated that the PSD "prioritizes the fight against drugs and is working to harness all capabilities to enhance field and intelligence efforts, aimed at eliminating the sources of this phenomenon and drying up its sources." He attributed the "tangible successes" during the past period to the coordination among the security agencies and the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, valuing the level of cooperation and partnership in confronting cross-border drug smuggling and trafficking networks.
Maaytah affirmed that these efforts against drugs, which target national security and societal stability, are ongoing. He discussed the future vision, directing the continuation of "intensive" security crackdowns against drug dealers and traffickers across the Kingdom, with "full force and determination to strike smugglers' hideouts and thwart their criminal schemes."
He emphasized the importance of intensifying the AND's awareness-raising and educational efforts alongside fieldwork, noting that prevention is the "first line of defense against this phenomenon." Maaytah highlighted that citizen engagement in raising awareness is a "key" pillar for building societal awareness of the dangers of drugs.
Praising the AND's Addiction Treatment Center, Maaytah noted its distinguished efforts in caring for and rehabilitating victims of drug abuse within a "safe and confidential" therapeutic environment. This approach preserves individuals' rights to recovery and return to normal life, making the facility "a national model" that encourages treatment without hesitation or fear.
Additionally, Maaytah commended the "tangible progress" within the National Strategy to Prevent Drug Abuse (2024-2026), launched by the PSD in implementation of Royal directives. This strategy aims to enhance national partnership and integrate efforts to protect society and safeguard its security.