Army foils drone-assisted drug smuggling bid

Amman, August 16 (Petra) – The Southern Military Zone thwarted a cross-border attempt to smuggle drugs using a drone on Friday evening, on its western frontier.

In a statement by Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), the drone was detected by border guard forces, in coordination with security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department (AND).

Rules of engagement were applied, and the drone was intercepted inside Jordanian territory. The seized items were transferred to the relevant authorities, the statement added.
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16/08/2025 10:44:02