ALBAWABA - On Wednesday, Jordan's military revealed that it had conducted synchronized operations along its northern border. The aim was to disrupt groups engaged in the illicit trade of weapons and drugs.
The Jordanian army, in a formal announcement, stated that multiple traffickers had been dealt with. The statement also noted that these actions were carried out in collaboration with regional partners. Jordanian forces targeted facilities linked to smuggling networks. These sites were allegedly involved in the production and distribution of weapons and drugs intended for the Jordanian market.
The military reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to safeguarding the nation's security, promising to counter any threat with decisive action, precisely when and where needed.
Al Arabiya and Al Hadath reported that Jordanian fighter jets targeted smugglers with airstrikes in a village located within Syria's Sweida province. This action is part of the intensifying campaign to stem the tide of illegal goods crossing the border.
Syria's Interior Ministry reported today that a drug trafficking operation in Damascus had been shut down. Six individuals were taken into custody, including the ringleader, and approximately 162,000 Captagon pills were confiscated. Syrian officials claimed the operation was the result of extensive surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Captagon smuggling had ballooned into one of Syria's most significant illegal exports throughout the conflict. However, the scale of this illicit trade has diminished since the emergence of new power structures under President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Even so, smuggling operations across borders persist, with networks still trying to funnel drugs into Jordan.
