Army thwarts infiltration, smuggling attempt from Syria

AMMAN — The Eastern Military Zone, in coordination with other security agencies, thwarted an infiltration and smuggling attempt from Syrian territory, an official military source at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) announced on Wednesday.

Army personnel applied the rules of engagement and opened fire at the smugglers, and subsequently arrested one smuggler, while the others escaped, the source said, adding that a search of the area yielded narcotics, a firearm and ammunition, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The source reiterated that the JAF will use “full force” against any threat to the borders and prevent anyone from tampering with Jordan's national security.