Timeline of explosives incident in Jordan's Amman

Jordan

Published: 2024-06-25 12:04

Last Updated: 2024-06-29 15:08


Security forces.
Security forces.

Roya monitored the timeline of the explosives incident in Amman, starting from an explosion in a house in Marka to handling the site and detonating stored explosives without any injuries or damages, and announcing the opening of an investigation.

Wednesday, June 19: Initial Explosion Raises Suspicions

On the evening of Wednesday, June 19, an explosion occurred inside a house in southern Marka, Amman, prompting a series of intensive investigations and security operations.

Friday, June 21: Surprising Discovery

On Friday, June 21, security forces raided the site, where initial investigations revealed a large quantity of explosives stored inside the house. This discovery sparked concerns and questions about the nature of the materials and the reasons for storing them in a residential area.

Saturday, June 22: Security Statement

On Saturday, June 22, the Public Security Directorate issued a statement confirming that investigations had uncovered a group of individuals storing explosives in the house. Experts from the Royal Engineering Corps and security teams dealt with the explosives and detonated them on-site after taking all necessary precautions to isolate and evacuate the area, with no injuries reported.

Monday, June 24: Expanding the Investigation

On the evening of Monday, June 24, the Public Security Directorate announced the discovery of another site in the Abu Alanda area of Amman, where the individuals were hiding more explosives in a commercial shop. Specialized teams cordoned off the area from the morning, isolated the shop, and successfully detonated the stored explosives without any injuries or damages.

Ongoing Investigations

A Public Security spokesperson confirmed that the case remains under investigation, with full details to be released upon completion. The spokesperson urged the public to adhere to security directives and appreciate the efforts made to ensure citizen safety.

While the operations concluded safely and without damage, investigations are ongoing to unravel all aspects of the case and prevent such incidents from recurring.