Amman, Sept. 13 (Petra) – The Southern Military Zone early Sunday foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into Jordan using guided balloons within its area of responsibility.

Border Guard units detected the balloons, intercepted them, and brought them down inside Jordanian territory, seizing their narcotics cargo in coordination with security and military agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The seized drugs were referred to the competent authorities for the necessary legal procedures.

The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army reaffirmed that safeguarding the Kingdom’s security and stability remains a top priority and that it will continue taking the necessary measures to protect Jordan’s borders.

//Petra// AO