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Southern Military Zone thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics into Jordan using guided balloons on Sunday morning, which attempted to cross the Kingdom's borders illegally.

Border guard units, operating within their area of responsibility, spotted the balloons and brought them down inside Jordanian territory.

The guards seized the narcotics, in coordination with security and military agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department.

The seized items were referred to the competent authorities for legal action.

In its statement, Jordan Armed Forces (JAF)– Arab Army said border guard forces will not be deterred by repeated smuggling attempts or shifting tactics.

The JAF added that troops continue to monitor all illicit activities along the border and will "deal with it firmly." //Petra// NQ