AMMAN: Authorities in Jordan have arrested 18 people allegedly involved in drug trafficking and smuggling across various regions of the country, Jordan News Agency reported on Monday.
Nine suspects, some described as dangerous, were seized in a coordinated security operation in Mafraq and the Northern Badia governorates, a spokesperson for the Public Security Department said.
Confiscated items included narcotics and firearms.
In Mafraq, the Anti-Narcotics Department intercepted an attempt to smuggle 50,000 pills.
Authorities arrested two suspects and seized a vehicle with a hidden compartment containing the pills.
In the city of Ramtha, law enforcement acted on information about a drug dealer linked to regional smuggling networks. The suspect was arrested with 8 kg of methamphetamine and 14,000 pills.
Two other people were also detained in the city with half a kilogram of methamphetamine.
In southern Amman, two alleged drug dealers were arrested, and narcotics and live ammunition seized in a raid.
In Karak Governorate, a suspect was arrested after being found with 5,000 pills during a raid.
In Madaba Governorate, another suspect was found in possession of 10 blocks of hashish and 3,000 pills.
Jordan drug raids lead to 18 arrests over narcotics, firearms hauls
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Jordan drug raids lead to 18 arrests over narcotics, firearms hauls
- Authorities intercepted an attempts to smuggle 70,000 pills
Palestine, Egypt officials discuss Gaza safety, security
- Talks also on strategies for stability in Israeli-ravaged Occupied Territories
LONDON: Hussein Al-Sheikh, deputy president of the Palestinian Authority, discussed security and diplomatic issues during separate meetings in Cairo with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati and Hassan Rashad, director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service.
Al-Sheikh briefed Egyptian officials on the latest developments regarding the Occupied Territories, in the presence of Maj. Gen. Majed Faraj, head of the Palestinian General Intelligence Service.
The discussion on Sunday also focused on strategies for achieving stability and security for the Palestinian people, and progressing to the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, as reported by the Wafa news agency.
Officials aim to improve coordination and consultation to tackle the challenges facing the Israeli-ravaged Palestine and the wider region.
Al-Sheikh might become Palestine’s president in the event of a power vacuum in the Palestinian Authority, currently led by 90-year-old Mahmoud Abbas.
