Amman, June 2 (Petra) -- The Eastern Military Zone on Tuesday evening thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics using electronically guided balloons.

In a statement issued by Jordan ARmed Forces (JAF), Border Guard units detected, engaged, and downed the balloons and their cargo inside Jordanian territory, in coordination with security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The statement added that the seized materials were referred to the relevant authorities to take legal action.

//Petra// AO