Amman, Aug. 17 (Petra) --The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.

According to the Jordanian Armed Forces–Arab Army, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the narcotics toward Jordanian territory. The units brought the balloons down within the Kingdom and seized their cargo.

The operation was conducted in coordination with the relevant security and military authorities and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The seized materials were referred to the competent authorities for the completion of the required legal and investigative procedures.

The Jordanian Armed Forces–Arab Army said attempts to smuggle drugs or infiltrate Jordanian territory, regardless of the methods used, would be addressed firmly through the operational and intelligence capabilities available to the armed forces.

It added that Border Guard units remain prepared to counter activities targeting the Kingdom’s security and stability, as border operations continue to prevent the use of Jordanian territory for drug smuggling or other activities that could threaten national security and the safety of citizens.

//Petra//WH