# Jordan-Israel border emerges as hotspot for high-tech drug smuggling

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-18 10:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/jordans-israel-border-becomes-a-new-hotspot-for-a-sophisticated-drug-trade?traffic_source=rss

> Jordan fears the border with Israel is becoming a major drug-smuggling route, as gangs increasingly use drones and helium balloons to move narcotics from the Negev into Jordan. Jordanian forces recorded 17 drone-related interceptions in the border area in the first half of 2026, while officials accused Israel’s army of not taking the problem seriously.