Government issues statement after Jordan intelligence foils 'national security' plots
Government spokesperson Mohammad Momani
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Jordan Government spokesperson Mohammad Momani delivered a press briefing Tuesday, offering some additional details after the General Intelligence Directorate (GID) announced foiling multiple plots intended to undermine national security and incite chaos and physical sabotage within the Kingdom.
According to an official statement, the GID arrested 16 individuals involved in these plots, which had been under close and continuous surveillance since 2021.
The uncovered plans reportedly involved the local manufacturing of rockets using both domestic tools and components imported for illicit purposes. Authorities also seized explosive materials, firearms, and a ready-to-use missile that had been concealed.
Additional activities included a project to produce drones, as well as the recruitment and training of individuals within Jordan, some of whom were also sent abroad for further preparation.
The GID confirmed that all related cases have been referred to the State Security Court for legal proceedings.
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Momani revealed alarming details about the foiled plot uncovered by Jordan's General Intelligence Directorate (GID), which has been under surveillance since 2021.
Momani confirmed that the State Security Court's prosecutor general has approved the charges against the suspects and referred the case to trial. He emphasized the seriousness of the planned operations, calling it a significant threat to national security.
According to Momani, the suspects had developed short-range missiles with a range of 3 to 5 kilometers — a development he described as a 'dangerous indicator.' The cell also possessed explosive materials, automatic weapons, and had hidden a missile ready for use.
He said the various groups involved were operating separately but in coordination, across four distinct cases, each performing different roles to implement their plans.
One of the cells had transported and stored highly explosive materials, including TNT, C4, and SEMTEX-H. Another group was working on a drone-manufacturing project, with four individuals receiving external support to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The suspects also attempted to recruit and train individuals inside and outside the Kingdom. One of the cells constructed two storage facilities — one of which was fortified with concrete and equipped with secret locked rooms to store missiles. Momani said the group succeeded in producing the first prototype of a short-range missile.
A televised report featuring confessions from one of the suspects will be aired soon, shedding light on the inner workings of the plot.
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He announced that a televised report will soon be broadcast, featuring the confession of one of the individuals accused in the recently foiled plot.
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Government Spokesperson and Minister of Government Communication Dr. Mohammad Al-Momani confirmed that the plot recently foiled by Jordan's General Intelligence Department has been officially referred to the State Security Court.
He stressed the seriousness of the case, revealing that the covert activities had been underway since 2021 — making it a multi-year threat to national security.
Momeni praised the intelligence agency's vigilance in tracking the plot over the past four years, saying it reflects Jordan's firm commitment to confronting any attempt to destabilize the country.
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Jordan's Intelligence foils plots aimed at undermining national security
Jordan's General Intelligence Directorate (GID) has thwarted multiple plots intended to undermine national security and incite chaos and physical sabotage within the Kingdom.
According to an official statement, the GID arrested 16 individuals involved in these plots, which had been under close and continuous surveillance since 2021.
The uncovered plans reportedly involved the local manufacturing of rockets using both domestic tools and components imported for illicit purposes. Authorities also seized explosive materials, firearms, and a ready-to-use missile that had been concealed.
Additional activities included a project to produce drones, as well as the recruitment and training of individuals within Jordan, some of whom were also sent abroad for further preparation.
The GID confirmed that all related cases have been referred to the State Security Court for legal proceedings.
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