Drug smuggling attempt foiled
Jordan’s Southern Command thwarts drone drug-smuggling attempt
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The Southern Command of Jordan intercepted a drone carrying illegal drugs early Saturday morning along its western border, authorities said.
The operation was carried out in coordination between military security forces and the Anti-Narcotics Directorate. Border guards spotted the unmanned aerial vehicle attempting to cross into Jordanian territory and engaged it under established rules of engagement, successfully bringing it down within the country.
The seized drugs were handed over to the relevant authorities to complete legal procedures.
This operation highlights the Jordanian Armed Forces’ ongoing commitment to preventing smuggling and illegal crossings, using advanced technological means to safeguard borders and combat drug trafficking.
