Army foils two infiltration attempts along northern border
AMMAN — Personnel from the Northern Military Zone on Tuesday thwarted two separate infiltration attempts along Jordan's northern border, according to a senior military source at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF).
In the first incident, an individual attempted to illegally cross the border through one of the Kingdom's official border crossings. The source said the person was apprehended after the rules of engagement were applied and was subsequently handed over to the relevant authorities.
In a separate operation, two boats originating from Syrian territory attempted to cross into Jordan via the Wihdeh Dam. One boat was intercepted, and one person onboard was detained, while the second vessel retreated back into Syrian waters, the source added.
The JAF reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the Kingdom's borders, stressing that all available resources are being deployed to prevent infiltration and smuggling and to uphold Jordan's security and stability.
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