Army Foils Smuggling Attempt Using Balloons

Amman: At dawn on Friday, the Eastern Military Zone thwarted an effort to smuggle a large amount of cocaine packaged into makeshift guided balloons. Inside Jordanian territory, border guard forces intercepted the balloons and their cargo, and the confiscated items were turned over to the appropriate authorities. According to Jordan News Agency, the operation was conducted efficiently by the border guard forces, who managed to detect and seize the contraband before it could reach its intended destination. The authorities have increased vigilance in the region to prevent further smuggling attempts using unconventional methods such as guided balloons.