Amman, Aug. 19 (Petra) -- The Southern Military Zone officers on Wednesday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into Jordan using a guided balloon carrying the illicit cargo.

Border guard units within their area of responsibility detected, intercepted, and brought down the guided balloon inside Jordanian territory, seizing its payload in coordination with military and security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The seized narcotics were handed over to the competent authorities to complete the necessary legal and investigative procedures.

The Jordan Armed Forces Arab Army reaffirmed its commitment to countering smuggling and infiltration attempts regardless of the methods used, stressing that its border guard units remain fully prepared to deploy operational and intelligence capabilities to neutralize threats targeting the kingdom’s security and stability.

//Petra// AF

19/08/2026 23:48:32