In an unprecedented development, Jordanian sources disclosed to Al Bawaba that on Thursday security forces were looking for a car laden with explosives. According to these sources, Jordanian security agents located late Wednesday two cars moving into the Kingdom from Syria. One car was seized but the other one managed to escape.
Police in Amman have stepped up security measures, residents said.
Jordanian security authorities have arrested a number of suspects planned to carry out "terror" attacks in the Kingdom, it was announced Wednesday.
In addition, Jordan's Public Security Department has issued an all-points-bulletin, including names and pictures, in search of three suspects in connection with "criminal" activities. It said a financial reward would be granted to anyone who contributes information that leads to the arrest of the suspects.
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