Amman: Public Security Directorate (PSD) on Wednesday destroyed "large" quantities of narcotics seized in 1,121 trafficking, smuggling, and possession cases after all legal procedures were completed and final court rulings were issued.
According to Jordan News Agency, the destroyed illicit drugs included about 16.89 million Captagon pills, 793 kilograms of amphetamine, 500 kilograms of cannabis, 105.5 kilograms of marijuana, 16.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 30.75 kilograms of Joker powder, 32.5 kilograms of synthetic cannabis, 5,000 bags of Joker, 95,000 narcotic pills, 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, and 800 grams of heroin.
The destruction process was carried out in specialized furnaces operating at temperatures of up to 1,000 degrees Celsius under the supervision of a committee chaired by PSD Assistant for Traffic Brig.Gen. Muhannad Bataineh. Committee members were comprised of directors of the Anti-Narcotics Department and the relevant security agencies, as well as the prosecutor of the State Security Court. The process was conducted in accordance with approved legal procedures.
In its statement, the PSD said the Anti-Narcotics Department continues to conduct specialized, preemptive operations based on an integrated security system combining intelligence and field operations. The PSD added that the department coordinates with the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army, the Jordan Customs Department, and other security agencies to pursue drug trafficking, smuggling, and distribution networks.
As for its future policy, the PSD affirmed its crackdown against narcotics will continue through sustained field operations, alongside prevention, awareness, and treatment efforts aimed at protecting society, preserving security and stability, and safeguarding citizens from the dangers of narcotics and their destructive effects.