Southern Military Zone Foils Attempted Illegal Border Crossing

Amman, June 17 (Petra) — The Southern Military Zone thwarted an
attempted illegal border crossing involving four individuals, the
Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army said on Wednesday.

According to a military statement, the incident occurred on Tuesday
evening within the zone’s area of responsibility, when four
individuals attempted to cross the border illegally.

The statement said Border Guard units detected the individuals and
applied the rules of engagement before apprehending them.

The suspects were subsequently handed over to the relevant
authorities to complete the necessary legal procedures.

//Petra// RZ