In a sophisticated security operation, a responsible source in the Jordanian security agencies announced the thwarting of an attempt to smuggle a stockpile of heavy weapons and explosives into the kingdom, intended for a local cell believed to have connections to militias supported by a foreign state. This operation was revealed in late March, where Jordanian authorities managed to arrest the members of the cell, all of whom are of Jordanian nationality.
The seized weapons pose a significant threat due to their variety and power:
- **Claymore Mines**: Directional explosive devices, often used for ground defense and ambushes against advancing troops.
- **C4 Explosives**: A highly explosive and malleable material used for sabotage operations and targeted attacks.
- **Semtex**: Another type of plastic explosive, much stronger than C4 and used in demolitions requiring high destructive power.
- **Kalashnikov Rifles**: A famous weapon known for its durability and ease of use, favored in armed conflicts.
- **107 mm Katyusha Rockets**: Ground-to-ground rockets used for shelling at medium distances.
An urgent report indicated that Jordanian security authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons into the kingdom sent by militias supported by a foreign country to a cell in Jordan. The source explained that the quantity was seized upon the arrest of the cell members, who are Jordanians, in late March, pointing out that investigations and operations are still ongoing.
