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
UAE president and Macron discuss strategic relations in Abu Dhabi
- Meeting on Sunday at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi focused on strengthening ties in various fields
LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the historical and strategic relations between their nations.
The meeting on Sunday at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi focused on strengthening ties in the economy, investment, culture, renewable energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability.
Sheikh Mohamed and Macron expressed their desires for ongoing progress and prosperity for both nations and their peoples, according to the Emirates News Agency, or WAM.
Several Emirati ministers and senior officials attended the meeting, including Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs; and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, deputy chairman of the Presidential Court for special affairs.
The French delegation accompanying Macron included several ministers and senior officials, according to WAM.
