Ammon News - Southern Military Zone troops on Saturday thwarted a drone attempt to smuggle a large quantity of drugs across the border, the Jordan Armed Forces- Arab Army (JAF) said.

The drone was detected by border guard units and dealt with according to the rules of engagement, shooting it down inside Jordanian territory, it said.

In coordination with relevant military and security bodies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, a cargo of narcotics was seized and transferred to the competent authorities for legal action, it said.

The JAF vowed border guard forces will continue to carry out their duties with efficiency and competence, operating at the highest levels of readiness to prevent any infiltration and smuggling attempts, and counter anyone trying to undermine the Kingdom's security, stability, and the safety of its people.