Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Thursday foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics using a drone along its western front within its area of responsibility.
According to Jordan News Agency, a statement issued by the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army indicated that border guard forces detected the drone during the early morning hours. The interception was carried out by applying rules of engagement in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.
The statement further explained that the drone was brought down inside Jordanian territory, and the seized narcotics were transferred to the relevant authorities for legal and investigative procedures.
The armed forces did not disclose further details regarding the source of the drone or the type of narcotics involved.