Authorities seize 45kg of crystal meth hidden in heavy machinery
AMMAN — Authorities have thwarted one of the largest crystal meth smuggling attempts in recent years, uncovering 45 kilogrammes of the drug hidden inside heavy machinery, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) announced on Wednesday.
According to a PSD spokesperson, the Anti-Narcotics Department (AND), in cooperation with other security agencies, launched a multi-week investigation after receiving intelligence that a foreign national was planning to smuggle a substantial quantity of the highly addictive drug into the Kingdom.
A joint operational team was formed to verify the intelligence and track the suspect's activities. Surveillance confirmed that the individual had entered Jordan specifically to carry out the smuggling operation, the spokesperson said.
The suspect reportedly concealed the narcotics within components of heavy equipment, which were transported in a travel vehicle through the Karameh border crossing. Security personnel tracked the vehicle to the capital, where the suspect was apprehended.
Upon inspection, authorities discovered the crystal meth hidden within the machinery, he said.
The PSD stressed that the successful operation reflects the continued dedication of Jordanian security forces to combating drug trafficking and protecting national security.
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