On Wednesday, Jordanian authorities destroyed large amounts of drugs seized in cases of trafficking, possession, and smuggling, totaling around 150 cases, according to the relevant agency.

The Anti-Narcotics Department of the Public Security Directorate stated in a press release that it destroyed approximately 11 million Captagon pills, 60 kilograms of marijuana, 9,000 other narcotic pills, 100 grams of cocaine, 368 kilograms of hashish, 13 kilograms of qat, 4 kilograms of Joker powder, and 11 kilograms of crystal meth.

The department added that these drugs had been seized in 148 different cases involving trafficking, possession, and smuggling, following the issuance of final judicial rulings.

The statement explained that the destruction process was carried out under the supervision of a special committee using high-temperature furnaces reaching 1,000 degrees Celsius, ensuring that the substances were completely melted, pulverized, and stripped of all narcotic properties.

Jordanian Authorities’ Figures (Petra)

Jordanian authorities regularly announce the seizure of drugs.

The Ministry of Interior confirms that 85 percent of the drugs seized are intended for smuggling out of the country.

Penalties for drug trafficking in Jordan range from three to fifteen years, depending on the quantity confiscated, while possession and use can carry up to three years in prison.

Data released by the Jordanian Military Media Directorate on July 19 revealed that since the beginning of 2025, the Jordanian army has shot down more than 300 drones carrying drugs. During this period, drug traffickers carried out 69 smuggling operations and 69 infiltration attempts, using 84 weapons in total.

The Jordanian army regularly thwarts drug smuggling operations along the 375-kilometer border with Syria, particularly targeting Captagon pills, which were widely produced under the rule of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after the conflict in Syria began in 2011.

Last year, Jordanian authorities arrested more than 38,000 people in over 25,000 drug-related cases.

According to officials, eight anti-narcotics officers were killed in 2024 during operations in clashes with smugglers.