
Army Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt Using Remote-Controlled Balloons - Jordan News
The source reaffirmed that the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army remains at the highest level of readiness to confront all forms and methods of infiltration and smuggling, emphasizing that the Border Guard forces stand vigilant against anyone who attempts to compromise the security of the nation and its citizens.

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Eastern Military Zone Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt Using Remotely Guided Balloons - Jordan News
A senior military source in the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army stated that the Eastern Military Zone successfully foiled a drug smuggling attempt early Monday morning along its frontlines and within its area of responsibility. The smuggling operation involved remotely guided balloons carrying narcotics. اضافة اعلان The source explained that Border Guard forces, in cooperation with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, detected a group of balloons within the monitored zone. The balloons were intercepted and brought down along with their payload inside Jordanian territory. Upon inspecting the area, it was found that the balloons were equipped with primitive remote-controlled navigation devices and were loaded with illegal narcotics. The seized materials were transferred to the relevant authorities for further investigation. The source reaffirmed that the Jordan Armed Forces remain committed to utilizing all available resources and capabilities to prevent all forms of infiltration and smuggling, in order to preserve the security and stability of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.


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2 days ago
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Army Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt Using Remote-Controlled Balloons - Jordan News
A military source from the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army announced that the Eastern Military Region successfully foiled a drug smuggling attempt early Sunday morning along its border, within its area of responsibility. The attempt involved the use of remote-controlled balloons carrying narcotics. اضافة اعلان The source stated that Border Guard forces, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, detected a group of balloons within the designated area. The balloons were intercepted and brought down inside Jordanian territory. Upon inspecting the area, it was confirmed that the balloons were equipped with remote-guidance devices and loaded with narcotics. The seized materials were handed over to the competent authorities. The source reaffirmed that the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army remains at the highest level of readiness to confront all forms and methods of infiltration and smuggling, emphasizing that the Border Guard forces stand vigilant against anyone who attempts to compromise the security of the nation and its citizens.


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2 days ago
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Southern Military Region Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt via Drone - Jordan News
Early Sunday morning, the Southern Military Region thwarted a drug smuggling attempt using a drone along its western front, within its area of responsibility. اضافة اعلان A military source from the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army stated: 'Border Guard forces in the Southern Military Region, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle drugs using a drone that tried to cross the border.' The source explained that the drone was detected and tracked, and rules of engagement were applied, resulting in its interception and downing inside Jordanian territory. The confiscated materials were handed over to the relevant authorities. The source affirmed that the Jordan Armed Forces remain committed to utilizing all available capabilities and resources to prevent such narcotics from reaching Jordanian citizens and undermining national security.