Jordan News

An official source in the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army confirmed that the eastern military region, in coordination with the security services and the Anti-Narcotics Department, thwarted Thursday, within the area of ​​responsibility, an attempt to infiltrate a group of people and vehicles, coming from Syrian territory into Jordanian territory.

The source indicated that the border guards monitored, through front-line observations, the attempt of a group of people and mechanisms to cross the border, and quick reaction patrols were launched and the rules of engagement were applied, which led to the retreat of people and mechanisms to the Syrian depth, and after searches and searches in the area, large quantities of weapons were found. The narcotics were transferred to the competent authorities.

The source stressed that the Jordanian Armed Forces – the Arab Army is always on the lookout for anyone who is tempted to prejudice the security of the homeland and the citizen, and will deal with all force and firmness to prevent any infiltration or smuggling attempts.