In a significant operation, Jordanian intelligence services have successfully thwarted a major sabotage plot aimed at wreaking havoc within the country. The swift action led to the arrest of 16 suspects who have reportedly been trained in Lebanon, according to reports from the Jordanian News Agency (Petra).
Preliminary reports from the intelligence services reveal a complex scheme that included the possession of explosives and firearms, as well as the concealment of a ready-to-use missile. The plot also involved ambitious projects to manufacture drones and missiles with a range of 2-5 kilometers using both local and imported tools. Authorities have uncovered efforts to recruit and train individuals both within Jordan and abroad, with some members receiving training in Lebanon.
Authorities in Jordan have reported the discovery of equipment within the sabotage cell's possession capable of producing up to 300 missiles. This alarming find underscores the scale and sophistication of the plot, revealing the potential for significant destructive capacity had the operation not been intercepted by intelligence services.
According to reports, the cell had established a missile factory and a warehouse in Zarqa, where it stored the weapons, concealed in concrete structures.
A Jordanian security source has disclosed that individuals affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood were actively involved in orchestrating the recently uncovered sabotage plot.
Intelligence sources have indicated that the cell included members with political affiliations, including ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, and that they had planned to attack facilities within the kingdom. The Jordanian Minister of State for Communications has stated that the political affiliations of those involved in the schemes will be announced later.
The operation marks a significant victory for Jordanian intelligence, demonstrating their vigilance and capability in countering threats to national security. During a meeting with military retirees at the Royal Hashemite Court last February, King Abdullah II expressed concern over individuals in Jordan taking orders from abroad, questioning, "Isn't that shameful?"
Jordan has consistently announced the thwarting of numerous attempts to smuggle weapons and drugs by infiltrators linked to Iranian militias in Syria. Some shipments, however, have managed to evade detection. Last year saw significant tension between Amman and Tehran, which had previously denied involvement in these smuggling operations.
As the investigation continues, the public awaits further clarification from government officials regarding the extent of the plot and the identities of those involved.
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