Ammon News - The Eastern Military Region early Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics using guided balloons within its area of responsibility.

Border Guard units detected the balloons, intercepted them and brought them down inside Jordanian territory, seizing the narcotics they were carrying in coordination with the military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The seized materials were referred to the relevant authorities for the necessary legal action.

The Jordanian Armed Forces reaffirmed their continued efforts to counter smuggling and infiltration attempts along the borders, monitor the various methods and means used in such activities, and take the necessary operational measures to prevent and address them.