AMMAN — The Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) on Sunday said 245 alleged drug dealers were arrested in 146 new cases over the past week in its crystal meth campaign against users and dealers.

 

The announcement came in the 12th week of its campaign, along with an awareness operation that was initiated by AND in collaboration with the Media and Community Policing Directorate almost two months ago to combat the use of Crystal meth in Jordanian society.

 

Police Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Amer Sartawi said 81 alleged drug dealers were arrested in 37 cases.

 

In addition, the police official told The Jordan Times that AND officers arrested 164 alleged Crystal meth users and seized “1,062 kilogrammes of the deadly substance”.

 

“Individuals caught dealing or using this deadly substance will receive harsh punishment and strict administrative procedures,” the police official warned.

 

Crystal meth is the common name for crystal methamphetamine, a strong and highly addictive drug that affects the central nervous system, according to WebMD.

 

The campaigns aimed at warning the public about the use of this deadly substance and pursuing individuals who deal with the illicit substance.

 

Sartawi stressed that the “campaign is ongoing until it reaches its goals of spreading awareness and pursuing individuals who deal with this deadly substance”.

 

All the detained suspects were referred to the State Security Prosecutor for further questioning and indictment, he added.

 

Citizens are urged to report any person who deals with Crystal meth by contacting 911, according to a statement by the Public Security Directorate (PSD).

 

All information will be treated with utmost discretion, seriousness, firmness, verification, and confidentiality, the PSD statement added.