Three minors arrested for vandalizing Jordanian flags in Amman
A special investigative team from the Public Security Directorate (PSD) arrested three juveniles after a video circulated online showing them vandalizing Jordanian flags on a bridge in Amman.
According to the PSD's media spokesperson, two of the minors appeared in the video damaging and disrespecting the flags, while a third was seen under the bridge collecting the discarded flags with the intent to sell them.
Authorities confirmed that all three individuals, who are of Arab nationality, have been identified and taken into custody. Legal action is being pursued against them.
The spokesperson emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable in Jordanian society and that any offense against national symbols will be met with the strictest legal measures. He added that the authorities will not tolerate attempts to undermine or insult national symbols under any pretext.
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