PSD arrests 245 suspects in 12th week of anti-crystal meth campaign

Amman, Oct. 18 (Petra) – The Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) handled
146 cases involving crystal meth across the Kingdom during the 12th
week of its targeted crackdown, the Public Security Directorate (PSD)
announced on Sunday.

During the crackdown, 245 suspects were arrested, including 81
dealers and 164 users, while 1.063 kilograms of crystal meth were
seized in 146 trafficking and usage cases.

In its statement, the PSD added that it will continue its crackdown,
pledging to track down parties dealing or using the drug while
boosting public awareness.

The PSD also urged Jordanians to report any information regarding
illicit drug activity to the emergency number 911, assuring that all
tips will be handled with “full confidentiality.”

//Petra// HA