Amman, July 21 (Petra) -- The Anti-Narcotics Department has carried out a series of targeted operations across several governorates in recent days, resulting in the arrest of 17 suspected drug dealers and the seizure of significant quantities of narcotic substances, according to a Public Security Directorate spokesperson.

In Madaba Governorate, security teams conducted a raid targeting locations linked to drug-related activities, leading to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of narcotics.

In Amman, authorities handled two separate cases. In the first, three individuals suspected of drug promotion were arrested following planned operations, with officers seizing one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine, a quantity of narcotic pills, and a firearm. In the second case, two suspects were arrested and nine hashish slabs were seized.

In Mafraq Governorate, a drug dealer was arrested after authorities searched his residence and found 20,000 narcotic pills hidden in a pit within the house’s yard.

In the Southern Badia region, three suspected drug dealers were tracked after authorities confirmed their involvement in transporting narcotics to Amman. They were stopped and arrested, with 13 hashish slabs, 1,000 narcotic pills, and a firearm found inside their vehicle.

In the Central Badia, security personnel raided a tent where three suspected drug dealers were allegedly involved in selling narcotics. The operation resulted in their arrest and the seizure of 36 hashish slabs.

In Karak Governorate, a drug dealer was arrested during a raid, with 35 hashish slabs seized. In Ma’an Governorate, authorities arrested a person after receiving information about marijuana cultivation at his residence, where the plants were found and confiscated.

The Public Security Directorate said the operations were carried out as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related activities and enhance security across the Kingdom.

//Petra//WH