Army foils drug smuggling attempt using drone on western frontier

AMMAN — The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted a drug smuggling attempt, involving a drone along its western frontier within its area of responsibility.

A military source from the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) said that "Border Guard forces in the Southern Military Zone applied the rules of engagement after detecting and tracking the drone, which was dealt with and brought down inside Jordanian territory.

The seized items were handed over to relevant authorities, according to a JAF statement. 

The source stressed that JAF remains committed to utilising their various capabilities and resources to prevent all forms of infiltration and smuggling, ensuring the security and stability of the Kingdom.