Jordan arrests 16 in plots targeting national security

By Laith Al-Jnaidi and Mohammad Sio

AMMAN, Jordan (AA) - Jordan’s General Intelligence Directorate said Tuesday that it arrested 16 people involved in plots targeting national security.

In a statement, the intelligence agency said the schemes aimed at destabilizing the kingdom through chaos and material destruction.

The agency revealed that the plots were under surveillance since 2021, and led to the discovery of explosives, firearms, a concealed rocket ready for use, and drone blueprints.

Authorities also uncovered recruitment and training efforts to establish operational networks both inside and outside Jordan.

All cases have been referred to the State Security Court for legal action.

Jordan had previously thwarted multiple plots aimed at its security, including a May 2024 operation that foiled an arms smuggling attempt by a cell linked to militias backed by an unnamed country.