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Army foils drug smuggling attempt using drone on western frontier

By JT - Dec 24,2024 - Last updated at Dec 24,2024

The Southern Military Zone on Tuesday thwarts a drug smuggling attempt, involving a drone along its western frontier within its area of responsibility (Petra photo)

AMMAN — The Southern Military Zone on Tuesday thwarted a drug smuggling attempt, involving a drone along its western frontier within its area of responsibility.

A military source from the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), the border guards, in cooperation with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, applied the rules of engagement after detecting and tracking the drone, which was dealt with and brought down inside Jordanian territory, according to a JAF statement.

The source stressed that JAF remains committed to utilising its various capabilities and resources to prevent all forms of infiltration and smuggling, ensuring the security and stability of the Kingdom.

 

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