AMMAN, Aug. 31 (Petra) - The Eastern Military Zone successfully thwarted an attempt early Monday morning to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics across its sector of responsibility using guided balloons.

Border Guard units detected the incoming balloons, intercepted and downed them within Jordanian territory, and seized the illicit substances loaded aboard in coordination with security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The confiscated materials have been transferred to the competent authorities to complete legal procedures.

The Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army reaffirmed its unwavering resolve to crack down on all cross-border infiltration and smuggling attempts, actively countering evolving trafficking methods and deploying rigorous operational measures to safeguard national security.

Border Guard units maintain high vigilance along all frontiers, performing their duties to protect the Kingdom's borders and neutralize any threats to public safety and stability.

//Petra// AA


31/08/2026 10:50:24