Amman, Feb. 28 (Petra) – Eastern Military Zone thwarted five attempts to smuggle "large" quantities of narcotics early Saturday morning, as drugs were transported via electronically guided balloons.

In a statement by Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF)- Arab Army, border guard units detected and intercepted the balloons and the cargo within Jordanian territory, in joint coordination with security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The statement added that the seized narcotics were transferred to the relevant authorities to take further action.
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28/02/2026 15:17:13