Syrian authorities thwart attempt to smuggle narcotics into neighboring Jordan using balloons.

Syrian authorities thwart attempt to smuggle narcotics into neighboring Jordan using balloons. Read more: Link Syria seizes captagon in alleged balloon operation LONDON: Syrian authorities said on Wednesday they had thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of narcotics into neighboring Jordan using balloons. Officers seized 70 kg of hashish, 45,000