Army thwarts drug smuggling attempt on western border

AMMAN — The Southern Military Zone, on its western front, on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics using a drone.

An official source at the General Command of Jordan Armed Force-Arab Army (JAF) said that Border Guard Forces in the southern military zone detected an attempt by a drone to cross the border illegally, and the rules of engagement were applied and it was shot down inside the Jordanian territory.

Following a thorough inspection of the area, a quantity of narcotics was found, and the seized drugs were handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The official stressed JAF's commitment to using all available means to confront any threat to Jordan's national security.