Jordan thwarts drug smuggling attempt with explosives

Published December 18th, 2023 - 04:52 GMT
A picture taken during a tour origanized by the Jordanian Army shows soldiers patrolling along the border with Syria to prevent trafficking, on February 17, 2022.
A picture taken during a tour origanized by the Jordanian Army shows soldiers patrolling along the border with Syria to prevent trafficking, on February 17, 2022. AFP
Highlights
In a related incident, the spokesperson for the Jordanian government stated that militias are actively engaged in what is characterized as a "regional war" with Jordan’s armed forces along its borders with Syria.

ALBAWABA- In a significant operation on Jordan's northern border, the military destroyed a vehicle used by drug smugglers carrying substantial quantities of explosives. Nine individuals involved in the smuggling attempt were apprehended.

 The Jordanian Army revealed that ongoing investigations have unveiled a broader plot, posing a serious threat to the nation's security.

 In a related incident, the spokesperson for the Jordanian government stated that militias are actively engaged in what is characterized as a "regional war" with Jordan’s armed forces along its borders with Syria. 

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