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Jordan News
06-07-2025
- Jordan News
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.
Jordan News
01-07-2025
- Jordan News
Army Foils Infiltration and Drug Smuggling Attempt from Syria - Jordan News
Army Foils Infiltration and Drug Smuggling Attempt from Syria On Tuesday morning, the Eastern Military Zone successfully thwarted an infiltration and smuggling attempt involving large quantities of narcotics coming from Syrian territory into Jordanian territory. اضافة اعلان A military source from the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army stated: "Border guard forces in the Eastern Military Zone, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, succeeded in foiling an attempt to infiltrate and smuggle large quantities of narcotics." The source explained that movements of a group of smugglers attempting to illegally cross the border were detected. Quick reaction patrols were deployed, and the rules of engagement were applied, forcing the smugglers to retreat back into Syrian territory. Upon intensifying search and inspection operations, large quantities of narcotics were seized and transferred to the relevant authorities. The source stressed that the Jordan Armed Forces remain committed to employing all available resources and capabilities to prevent the infiltration of narcotics and protect the security and stability of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Shafaq News
20-05-2025
- Shafaq News
Jordanian Army intercepts drone smuggling narcotics on northeastern border
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army announced that its Eastern Military Zone had successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics using a drone along the northeastern border. "The drone was intercepted and brought down, along with its cargo, inside Jordanian territory," an official military source from the General Command of the Armed Forces said, confirming that the seized materials were handed over to the relevant authorities for investigation and legal procedures. The source emphasized that the Jordanian Armed Forces remain vigilant and prepared to confront any attempts to compromise the country's security or sovereignty. "They will respond with full force and decisiveness to prevent all forms of infiltration or smuggling," he added.
Jordan News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Jordan Armed Forces Postpone May Loan Installments for Personnel - Jordan News
Jordan Armed Forces Postpone May Loan Installments for Personnel In celebration of the Kingdom's 79th Independence Day and the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army announced Monday the postponement of May 2025 installment payments for interest-free loans and advances granted to officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel through the Cooperation and Savings Funds. اضافة اعلان The decision, made under the directive of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, aims to ease the financial burdens on service members during the Eid al-Adha period. (Petra)
Jordan Times
16-04-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
JAF personnel celebrate Flag Day
Personnel of the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army on Wednesday join citizens in celebrating the Jordanian Flag Day through a series of national activities held across the Kingdom's governorates (Petra photo) AMMAN — Personnel of the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF) on Wednesday joined Jordanians in celebrating the Jordanian Flag Day through a series of national activities held across the Kingdom's governorates. The JAF musical bands took part in the festivities, while JAF personnel distributed Jordanian flags to citizens and students at schools and universities throughout the Kingdom. Citizens expressed pride in this 'distinctive national occasion, which reflects a deep sense of belonging and loyalty to the homeland and its Hashemite leadership.' They reaffirmed their unity behind the Hashemite leadership and their pride in raising the Jordanian flag. Buildings of various army formations and units, along with the JAF vehicles, were decorated with the Jordanian flag. Schools affiliated with the Directorate of Military Education and Culture also celebrated the occasion with national activities that raised the flag and highlighted its symbolism and the meanings behind its colours. Jordanians mark this national day every year on April 16, a date designated by the Cabinet as part of the centennial celebrations of the founding of the Jordanian state.
