Major drug bust: Jordan police seize 750,000 pills

In a significant blow to drug trafficking networks, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) announced that its Anti-Narcotics Department has successfully thwarted two attempts to smuggle large quantities of narcotic pills and arrested one of the most dangerous drug dealers linked to regional gangs.

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600,000 Narcotic Pills Smuggling Thwarted at Jaber Crossing

Working with Jordanian Customs, security forces at the Jaber Border Crossing (with Syria) successfully foiled a smuggling attempt involving 600,000 narcotic pills.

The operation began when a cargo truck was suspected, leading to a search that revealed the drugs cleverly concealed inside its tires within metal bracelets.

150,000 Narcotic Pills Seized at the Same Crossing

In a separate incident at the same border post, a suspect was arrested after acting suspiciously. He later confessed to hiding 150,000 narcotic pills in two bags in an external area.

Dangerous Drug Dealer Arrested in Aqaba

Anti-narcotics efforts were not limited to the borders. A special investigation team successfully arrested an international drug dealer in Aqaba Governorate. Following a detailed investigation, his links to regional gangs were confirmed. Forces arrested the suspect and seized 189 blocks of hashish that he had hidden in a remote area for trafficking purposes.