Ammon News - A responsible military source in the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF)- Arab Army announced that the Eastern Military Zone, within its area of ​​responsibility, thwarted on Sunday morning an attempt to smuggle narcotics using remotely controlled balloons.

"Border Guard forces in the Eastern Military Zone, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, spotted a group of balloons within their area of ​​responsibility, where they were intercepted and brought down along with their cargo inside Jordanian territory. After searching the area, it was found that the balloons were equipped with remote-controlled devices and were loaded with narcotics, and the seized items were transferred to the relevant authorities," the source added.

The source confirmed that the Jordanian Armed Forces - the Arab Army - are at the highest level of readiness to deal with all forms and methods of infiltration and smuggling, stressing that the Border Guard Forces stand ready to confront anyone who dares to threaten the security of the nation and its citizens.