The Border Forces Command announced the success of its detachments in thwarting a sophisticated attempt to smuggle large quantities of narcotics, utilizing unconventional methods involving a hot air balloon on the international border in the west of the country. The command clarified that the operation was executed with precision after the target was detected via advanced thermal systems. The balloon was brought down, and thousands of narcotic pills intended for smuggling were seized. Security authorities affirmed their ongoing commitment to intensifying monitoring procedures and tightening border control to firmly counter all forms of smuggling, aiming to protect societal security and prevent the infiltration of this dangerous menace.