Authorities arrest 200 suspects in weeklong drug crackdown

Amman, August 23 (Petra) – Anti-narcotics teams seized more than
1,200 kilograms of crystal meth and arrested dozens of suspects
during a weeklong sweep targeting illicit drug networks, a Public
Security Directorate (PSD) spokesperson confirmed on Sunday.

Officers handled 125 cases nationwide, arresting 64 suspected dealers
in 42 trafficking cases and 137 individuals in 83 possession cases.

Authorities seized a total of 1,238 kilograms of crystal meth
throughout the weeklong sweep.

Security forces pledged to press forward with the operation to
dismantle drug networks and boost public awareness.

Authorities urged Jordanians to report drug activity to 911, assuring
tips will remain confidential.

//Petra// HA