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SyriaSyrian authorities disrupt drug smuggling operations, seize Captagon pills
Syrian anti-narcotics administration thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 100,000 Captagon pills to Saudi Arabia via the Nassib border crossing and dismantled a drug trafficking network from Iraq to Syria.
Background
Syria has become a major hub for the production and trafficking of Captagon, an amphetamine-type stimulant. The illicit drug trade, primarily targeting Gulf states, has grown significantly amidst Syria's ongoing conflict and economic challenges. Regional governments and international bodies have expressed concerns about the destabilizing impact of this trade.
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Syrian Drug Smuggling Attempt to Saudi Arabia
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoSyrian authorities successfully intercepted a large shipment of Captagon pills intended for Saudi Arabia, demonstrating efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Drug Trafficking Attempt Foiled at Nasib Border Crossing
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoNews outlets and social media channels report the successful interception of a large Captagon shipment and the arrest of those involved.
Drug Smuggling Operations Disrupted in Syria
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoReports detail the seizure of over 100,000 Captagon pills hidden in a truck's spare tire at the Nassib border crossing.
Anti-narcotics forces in Deir ez-Zor and Al-Hasakah dismantled a dangerous drug smuggling network operating from the Iraqi border.
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