Jordanian armed forces foil two major narcotics smuggling attempts
On Monday, the Eastern Military Zone carried out a special operation, stopping an infiltration attempt from Syrian territory.
An official military source said Border Guard Forces, in coordination with military security and the Anti-Narcotics Department, monitored a group of smugglers trying to illegally cross into Jordan.
Rapid reaction patrols were sent out, applying the rules of engagement, which resulted in injuries among the smugglers and the retreat of others back into Syria.
A subsequent search uncovered large quantities of narcotics, which were transferred to the relevant authorities.
On Sunday evening, meanwhile, the Southern Military Zone foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics using a drone along its western front.
The drone was tracked, intercepted and brought down inside Jordanian territory, with the seized drugs handed over to the relevant agencies.
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