The anti-narcotics directorates of Syria and Jordan said Sunday that joint security cooperation between the two countries led to the foiling of seven drug-smuggling attempts across their shared border in recent weeks.
In a joint statement published on the Syrian Interior Ministry’s Telegram channel, both agencies said their coordinated field operations and exchange of intelligence information resulted in the seizure of about one million narcotic pills intended for smuggling and illegal distribution. Several suspects were also arrested, the statement said.
The cooperation helped dismantle organized criminal networks involved in drug trafficking that posed a direct threat to the security of both nations and the wider region, according to the statement.
Authorities in both countries described the results as a model of constructive bilateral cooperation and a reflection of their shared determination to confront cross-border security challenges. They pledged to continue joint operations and intensify efforts to track down anyone attempts to exploit the border for smuggling activities.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continue joint efforts and to intensify coordination to pursue anyone attempting to exploit the border for smuggling activities, in order to protect communities and safeguard future generations from the dangers of narcotics.
The two agencies stressed that combating drug trafficking is not solely a security mission, but also a humanitarian and moral responsibility that requires enhanced regional and international cooperation and unified efforts to address this cross-border threat.
They reiterated their firm resolve to continue the fight against drugs with determination and persistence, to protect their nations and peoples from its dangers.
Amer Dhawa
