1,053 drug dealers apprehended and tonnes of narcotics seized – AND

AMMAN — The Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) personnel have apprehended 1,053 people who deal drugs in May, removing large quantities of narcotics from the Kingdom. اضافة اعلان

According to the media spokesperson for the Public Security Department, suspects in drug dealing were referred to the State Security Court’s public prosecutor, adding that officers seized more than 349kg of hashish, 1.6 million Captagon pills, 4kg of crystal meth, 3kg of marijuana, and a kilo of industrial marijuana, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.

In addition to the raids, PSD has hosted 513 anti-narcotic lectures, courses, and workshops to raise awareness and have partnered with various academic and media agencies.

Moreover, it was reported that 94 people were admitted to drug rehabilitation centers.

PSD stressed that law enforcement will strike with an iron fist for anyone who attempts to use or deal drugs. 


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