Jordan Kills 3 Smugglers Trying to Infiltrate from Syria
The Jordanian army announced in a statement Wednesday that it stopped 11 people trying to infiltrate from Syria, attempting to smuggle drugs and weapons.
A military source described the
operation as “the largest in months,” saying the army foiled the attempted
smuggling, and killed three of the smugglers.
The source said three people were
killed during an engagement, while two others were injured and arrested. The
remaining six people retreated into Syria.
He pointed out that a number of
weapons were seized, as well as 1.3 million Captagon pills and other drugs.
The source emphasized that the
armed forces would deal firmly and decisively with any infiltration or
smuggling attempt to protect the border and thwart any operation threatening
the Kingdom's national security.
The Jordanian authorities often
announce that they have thwarted drug smuggling attempts on the border with
Syria.
The Interior Ministry asserts that
95 percent of the seized drugs are intended for smuggling abroad.
Jordan sentences drug trafficking
suspects to prison terms ranging from three and 15 years, depending on the
quantities seized. Sentences for drug possession and use reach up to three
years in prison.
