Jordan thwarts narcotics trafficking attempt on border with Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Jordanian authorities foiled on Wednesday an attempt to smuggle large quantities of drugs from Syrian territories, according to a statement by the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF).
Jordanian Border Guard intercepted an attempt by a group of smugglers to illegally cross the border from Syrian territories into Jordanian territories, the statement added.
The operation resulted in the injury of some smugglers who retreated with others back into the Syrian territory.
The Border Guard seized large quantities of narcotics that were handed over to the relevant authorities, the statement read.
Jordan launches a war against drug trafficking to its territory and accuses regional forces of involving in the trafficking, as it targeted smugglers in Syria several times. Jordan previously said that the smugglers are affiliated with Iran.
On Mar. 11, the Jordanian authorities announced thwarting an operation of trafficking large amounts of drugs at Jaber border crossing with Syria.