Jordan Army foils drone drug smuggling attempt
Border guards in the southern region, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, successfully intercepted the two drones as they attempted to cross the border, the statement by the JAF said.
It added that after the drones were monitored and tracked, rules of engagement were applied, leading to their downing within Jordanian territory. The seized materials were then transferred to the relevant authorities.
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