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Jordanian army foils attempt to smuggle 500,000 narcotic pills

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Jordanian army foils attempt to smuggle 500,000 narcotic pills
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The Jordanian army successfully intercepted four smuggling attempts of approximately 500,000 narcotic pills along its eastern border with Syria and Iraq, utilizing guided balloons for transport. Coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Department underscores Jordan's commitment to combatting drug trafficking, as criminal networks continue to exploit its geographic position as a transit hub for narcotics.

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