Armed Forces Foil Two Drone-Based Narcotics Smuggling Attempts

Amman - The Jordanian Armed Forces, early Thursday, successfully thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle narcotics into the country using drones.اضافة اعلان

The incidents occurred along the western front of the Southern Military Zone, within its designated area of responsibility.

In a statement, an official military source in the General Command of Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) - Arab Army said that border guards in the Southern Military Zone, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, intercepted the drones as they attempted to cross the border illegally.

The rules of engagement were enforced, resulting in the drones being shot down within Jordanian territory. The seized narcotics have been transferred to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

The source reiterated the Jordanian Armed Forces' commitment to dealing firmly and decisively with any threats along the borders, emphasizing their dedication to preventing the entry of illegal substances into the country and safeguarding the well-being of its citizens.

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