AMMAN — An operation in the eastern
military region resulted in four smugglers killed, a number of individuals
injured, and the escape of others into Syria, according to an official military
source in the General Command of the
Jordanian Armed Forces Arab Army.
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The source
explained that the Border Guard forces, in coordination with the security
services, and the
Narcotics Control Department, spotted a group of individuals
trying to cross the border illegally from Syria, with the support of armed
groups. The smugglers were dealt with immediately.
The source indicated that inspections and searches
were done in the area, and 637,000 Captagon pills, a large quantity of weed,
and 39,600 Tramadol pills, were seized. Alongside, an AK-47 which was
transferred to the specialized authorities.
The source stressed
that the Jordanian Armed Forces will be firm in dealing with any infiltration
or smuggling attempts, in order to protect the borders and prevent those who
try to tamper with Jordan’s national security.
The Jordanian Armed Forces have thwarted many
infiltration and smuggling operations since the beginning of 2022, contributing
to limiting the entry of narcotic and prohibited substances into Jordan.
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