Amman, Aug. 12 (Petra) -- Five people were arrested Wednesday morning after an attempt to illegally cross the Kingdom's northern border was foiled by Border Guard units, the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army said.

The individuals were detected while attempting to cross one of the border fronts within the Northern Military Zone's area of responsibility.

Border Guard units applied the established rules of engagement and apprehended the five individuals, who were subsequently referred to the competent authorities for further legal proceedings.

The Armed Forces said the operation underscores the continued vigilance and operational readiness of Border Guard units in monitoring the Kingdom's borders and responding to infiltration and smuggling attempts.

It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Jordan's security and territorial integrity, stressing that attempts to breach the Kingdom's borders or threaten its security and stability will be dealt with firmly.

//Petra// RZ

12/08/2026 10:37:13