Ammon News - The Eastern Military Zone, in coordination with the military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department (AND), thwarted an infiltration and smuggling from Syrian territory at dawn on Thursday, an official military source in the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF)-Arab Army announced.

The source stated that a group of smugglers were spotted attempting to cross the border illegally, while the border guard forces in the zone implemented the rules of engagement, forcing them to retreat deep into Syria, adding that large quantities of narcotics were seized and transferred to the relevant authorities.

The source stressed that the Jordanian Armed Forces are working with all their strength and determination to prevent infiltration and smuggling operations, in order to preserve the security and stability of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.