Jordanian police seize automatic weapons smuggled by hot air balloons in Karak
Jordanian authorities found a suspicious bag in Karak containing nine automatic firearms, smuggled into the kingdom by hot air balloons.
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AIThe spokesperson for the Jordanian Public Security Directorate said that a report was received by the Karak Police Directorate about a suspicious bag found in the Muhi area of the governorate. Police immediately responded to the scene, cordoned off the area, and experts began examining the bag.
In an official statement, the spokesperson confirmed that after inspecting the bag, which had been smuggled using hot air balloons, authorities discovered nine automatic firearms and GPS devices inside. The items were seized by police.
He added that initial investigations indicated the bag had drifted into the kingdom from its southern border due to wind. The investigation is ongoing.
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