Amman, Oct. 7 (Petra) -- Southern Military Zone troops arrested two people as they tried to breach the border at dawn on Wednesday, the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) said.

It said border guard forces spotted the infiltrators and applied the rules of engagement, arresting them and referring them to competent authorities for legal action.

The JAF pledged to continue performing its duty to protect the Kingdom's borders and deal with illegal attempts to cross the border in accordance with applicable laws and instructions.

//Petra// NQ