Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces - Arab Army has foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into Jordan using guided balloons.
Border Guard units in the Eastern Military Zone detected the balloons heading towards Jordanian territory and brought them down inside the Kingdom within their area of responsibility.
Working in coordination with security and military agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, the forces seized the narcotics and referred the confiscated items to the competent authorities for legal action.
The Jordanian Armed Forces - Arab Army said it remained committed to confronting infiltration and smuggling attempts, regardless of evolving tactics and methods, to safeguard the Kingdom's security and stability, protect its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its citizens.