Jordanian forces foil drone weapons smuggling

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AMMAN — The Eastern Military Zone successfully intercepted and neutralized a drone carrying a cache of weapons that was attempting to breach the border from Syrian territories into Jordanian lands. The incident unfolded within the jurisdiction of the Eastern Military Zone on Friday morning.اضافة اعلان

According to a responsible military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces, border guard forces, working in close coordination with military security agencies, uncovered an unauthorized incursion by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) into Jordanian territories from Syrian soil, Al Mamlaka TV reported.

Swift action was taken, resulting in the drone being shot down within Jordanian borders.

Upon inspection of the downed UAV, it was revealed that the drone was loaded with various types of weaponry, further highlighting the severity of the situation. All confiscated arms and equipment were promptly handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and analysis.


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