AMMAN, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian customs authorities have thwarted multiple drug smuggling attempts and seized large quantities of narcotics over the past two days, officials said Saturday.
The Jordan Customs Department said its Anti-Smuggling Directorate handled three major cases within 48 hours as part of intensified efforts to combat illicit trafficking.
In northern Jordan, customs patrols intercepted a vehicle carrying around 80,000 Captagon pills. In a separate incident in the southern region, customs personnel seized 29,000 Captagon pills after pursuing a suspect vehicle.
Another operation, carried out in coordination with security agencies, led to the seizure of 2 kilograms of marijuana.
Jordan has stepped up anti-smuggling measures in recent years amid growing regional challenges linked to drug trafficking, particularly involving Captagon, an amphetamine-type stimulant. ■
