A Jordanian border guard was killed and another was wounded in an early Tuesday clash with smugglers along the Syria-Jordan border, a military source reported. The incident, marked by reduced visibility due to dense fog, involved a major shootout with tens of smugglers. The Jordan Armed Forces source stated that the smugglers, attempting to exploit the foggy conditions, were intercepted while transporting a substantial quantity of narcotics from Syria into Jordan. During the engagement, Warrant Officer 1st Class Iyad Abdel Hamid Naimi of the Border Guard forces was killed. Another Warrant Officer 1st Class, Salem Muften Salem, sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at Al-Ruwaished Governmental Hospital, with his condition reported as moderate. The military source emphasized the Armed Forces’ commitment to firmly and decisively counter any attempts at the border to infiltrate or smuggle, reinforcing their dedication to maintaining national security and border integrity. The General Command of the Armed Forces mourns the martyr, Warrant Officer 1st Class Al-Nuaimi, wishes him to rest in peace, extends condolences to his family, relatives, and comrades-in-arms, and wishes the wounded soldier a quick recovery.
A Jordanian border guard was killed and another was wounded in an early Tuesday clash with smugglers along the Syria-Jordan border, a military source reported.
The incident, marked by reduced visibility due to dense fog, involved a major shootout with tens of smugglers.
The Jordan Armed Forces source stated that the smugglers, attempting to exploit the foggy conditions, were intercepted while transporting a substantial quantity of narcotics from Syria into Jordan. During the engagement, Warrant Officer 1st Class Iyad Abdel Hamid Naimi of the Border Guard forces was killed.
Another Warrant Officer 1st Class, Salem Muften Salem, sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at Al-Ruwaished Governmental Hospital, with his condition reported as moderate.
The military source emphasized the Armed Forces’ commitment to firmly and decisively counter any attempts at the border to infiltrate or smuggle, reinforcing their dedication to maintaining national security and border integrity.
The General Command of the Armed Forces mourns the martyr, Warrant Officer 1st Class Al-Nuaimi, wishes him to rest in peace, extends condolences to his family, relatives, and comrades-in-arms, and wishes the wounded soldier a quick recovery.
