Amman:The Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) has addressed 108 cases related to crystal meth across the country during the 15th week of its ongoing crackdown, resulting in the arrest of 58 dealers and traffickers, according to a spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate (PSD).
According to Jordan News Agency, the PSD revealed that the cases involved 40 incidents of trafficking and promotion of crystal meth and 68 incidents of its use. Additionally, police agents managed to arrest 114 users and seized quantities of crystal meth from the suspects.
The PSD spokesperson emphasized that the campaign will continue "firmly" with the goal of increasing public awareness about the dangers of crystal meth and pursuing those involved in its distribution. The spokesperson highlighted the substance's severe risks, noting that it can lead to death or result in heinous crimes that threaten societal safety.
The spokesperson also urged the public to fulfill their humanitarian and social responsibilities by reporting any information related to the drug or its traffickers through the unified emergency number, 911. They assured that all reports would be treated with "utmost confidentiality and seriousness."