jordan pulse -

Border Guard units in the Northern Military Zone thwarted an infiltration attempt Tuesday evening, arresting an individual attempting to cross the Kingdom's border illegally.

The individual was detected while trying to breach the border and was apprehended in accordance with the established rules of engagement, the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) said.

The suspect was referred to the competent authorities for legal action.

The JAF reaffirmed that Border Guard units will continue to safeguard the Kingdom’s borders and sovereignty and counter infiltration attempts and other illegal cross-border activities.

//Petra// RZ