Amman, Sept. 8 (Petra)-- Southern Military Zone troops on Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle in a quantity of narcotics, using a drone on its western front within its area of responsibility.

The operation was carried out in coordination with security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, where rules of engagement were applied after the drone was spotted, shooting it down inside Jordanian territory.

The materials seized were handed over to competent authorities.

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