Security: Three Arab Juveniles Arrested for Disrespecting the Jordanian Flag - Jordan News
The media spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate stated that a special investigative team from the concerned departments conducted an investigation into the video clip circulated yesterday, in which three juveniles were seen desecrating and vandalizing flags placed on a bridge in the capital. اضافة اعلان The spokesperson confirmed that the investigation led to the identification of three juveniles (of Arab nationality) involved in the offensive act—two of whom appeared in the video, while the third was underneath the bridge collecting the discarded flags under the pretext of selling them later. All three have been arrested, and legal action will be taken against them.
He stressed that such behavior, which is rejected by Jordanian society, and any offense against national symbols under any pretext, will not be tolerated. The strictest measures will be taken, and anyone attempting to insult or harm these national symbols will be pursued.
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