AMMAN: Jordanian authorities arrested 19 individuals on charges of drug dealing and promotion across various regions of the kingdom, according to a statement released by the Public Security Directorate on Sunday.

The Anti-Narcotics Department confirmed that it conducted operations targeting drug-related activities in several governorates over the past few days, Jordan News Agency reported.

One of the most significant operations took place in the central Mafraq governorate, where four individuals were apprehended following intelligence-led efforts. The authorities seized 20,000 narcotic pills in their possession.

In a separate raid in the same area, two other suspects were arrested after being found with what officials described as “large quantities” of narcotics. Officers seized 21 palm-sized sheets and 5,000 additional narcotic pills during the operation.

The PSD spokesperson also revealed that a broader security campaign in Mafraq led to the arrest of five more suspects involved in drug trafficking and promotion.

Further arrests were made in a targeted security operation east of Amman, where five people were detained and various amounts of illegal drugs were confiscated.

In Amman, a raid resulted in the arrest of a suspect found with 700 grams of crystal meth. Meanwhile, in Zarqa governorate, a person classified as “dangerous” and wanted in connection with drug-related offenses was taken into custody.

In the northern city of Irbid, AND officers arrested another dealer in possession of half a kilogram of crystal meth.

All cases have been referred to the public prosecutor at the State Security Court for further legal action.