Ammon News - The Eastern Military Zone thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics using guided balloons early Monday, after detecting them as they were heading toward Jordanian territory.

Border Guard units successfully intercepted the balloons within their area of responsibility and brought them down inside Jordanian territory, seizing the narcotics carried on board.

The operation was conducted in coordination with the security and military agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department. The seized materials were subsequently referred to the relevant authorities for the necessary legal procedures.

The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army reaffirmed their continued commitment to carrying out their national duty with efficiency and competence, and firmly confronting all infiltration and smuggling attempts, regardless of the methods used or the advancement of the means employed, in order to safeguard the Kingdom's security and stability, protect its sovereignty, and ensure the safety of its citizens.