Jordanian army says drone smuggling attempt foiled on western border

The Jordanian Armed Forces said Wednesday it had thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs into the country using a drone.

In a statement, the army’s Southern Military Region said the incident took place along the kingdom’s western border and within its area of responsibility, in coordination with security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

Border Guard forces detected the drone and applied rules of engagement, bringing it down inside Jordanian territory, the statement added.

The seized materials were handed over to the competent authorities for further action.