Jordan military foils balloon drug smuggling attempt
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- Jordan’s Eastern Military Zone intercepted a drug-smuggling attempt using balloons.
- Border guards, in coordination with security agencies, safely confiscated the narcotics.
Jordan’s Eastern Military Zone successfully intercepted an attempted drug smuggling operation early Thursday, authorities confirmed. The contraband, carried by balloons equipped with advanced electronic guidance systems, was detected and neutralized within Jordanian territory by border guard units.
The operation, conducted in coordination with security forces and the Anti-Narcotics Department, resulted in the seizure of all smuggled materials, which were handed over to relevant authorities for legal processing.
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Officials said the attempt highlights the increasingly sophisticated methods traffickers are using to circumvent border controls. “Our forces remain vigilant and prepared to counter all forms of illicit smuggling,” a military spokesperson said.
The Eastern Military Zone emphasized that such operations are part of broader efforts to maintain national security and combat the trafficking of narcotics in Jordan. Authorities confirmed that investigations into the origin and intended recipients of the drugs are ongoing.
This interception marks one of several recent operations where Jordanian security forces have successfully disrupted innovative smuggling attempts, reflecting the country’s commitment to securing its borders and protecting public safety.
