Amman, July 21 (Petra) -- The Eastern Military Zone early Tuesday foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics using guided balloons along one of its operational frontiers within its area of responsibility.

The balloons were detected by Border Guard units, which intercepted and brought them down, together with their cargo, inside Jordanian territory. The operation was conducted in coordination with the relevant security and military authorities and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The seized narcotics were referred to the competent authorities for the necessary legal action.

The Jordanian Armed Forces–Arab Army continue to employ all available capabilities and resources to confront all forms of infiltration and smuggling attempts, safeguarding the security and stability of the Kingdom.

//Petra//WH