Amman, Jan. 7 (Petra) -- The Eastern Military Zone thwarted, at dawn on Wednesday, two attempts to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics along its border front.

The drugs were carried by balloons guided by advanced electronic devices. Border Guard units detected the balloons and brought them down with their cargo inside Jordanian territory.

The operation was conducted in coordination with security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The seized materials were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal measures.

//Petra// NQ