Roya News | Large-scale drug raid by authorities across Jordan; 19 drug traffickers arrested

The Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) has arrested 19 drug traffickers and smugglers in a series of operations in various governorates of Jordan.

According to a statement from the Public Security Directorate (PSD), AND officers have intensified their efforts to combat all forms of drug-related activities, taking action against smugglers and dealers in a number of high-profile cases in recent days.

One of the largest operations took place in Mafraq Governorate, where, following a thorough intelligence operation, four people involved in drug trafficking were arrested.

Authorities seized 20,000 narcotics. In another case in Mafraq, two more dealers were arrested and authorities confiscated 21 packets of hashish and 5,000 pills.

A targeted security campaign in Mafraq led to the arrest of five more suspects wanted for drug trafficking and promotion.

A special security operation was launched in East Amman, which led to the arrest of five people involved in drug-related crimes. Narcotics in varying quantities were found in their possession.

In another case in Amman, a known drug dealer was arrested with 700 grams of crystal meth.

A high-risk individual wanted for multiple drug-related offenses was arrested in Zarqa Governorate.

The latest case involved the arrest of a crystal meth dealer in Irbid, where half a kilogram of the deadly drug was seized.

All suspects were transferred to the prosecutor of the State Security Court for further legal prosecution.