Amman, Aug. 11 (Petra) -- Two attempts to smuggle large quantities of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons were foiled along the eastern border early Tuesday, the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army said.

Border Guard units operating within the Eastern Military Region detected the balloons and intercepted them after they crossed into Jordanian territory, seizing their cargo in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

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

The Armed Forces said the two operations underscore the Border Guard units' ability to detect and thwart smuggling attempts and respond swiftly to methods employed by trafficking networks, helping secure the border against the flow of narcotics into the Kingdom.

It reaffirmed that the Kingdom's borders will remain protected against attempts to breach or exploit them for smuggling, stressing that any activity threatening Jordan's security or territorial integrity will be met with firm action.

//Petra// RZ