Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled in Deir ez-Zor and Hasakah
A drug trafficking network operating in Deir ez-Zor and Hasakah governorates, near the Iraqi border, was dismantled by the Anti-Narcotics Branch, seizing large quantities of crystal meth.
Background
Syria has been a significant transit and production hub for illicit drugs, particularly Captagon, with a trade estimated in billions of dollars annually. This illicit trade fuels regional instability and involves various armed groups and state-aligned actors. International bodies and neighboring countries are increasingly concerned about the drug flow from Syria.
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Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled in Deir ez-Zor and Hasakah
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoAuthorities successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking network and arrested its leader, confiscating significant amounts of crystal meth.
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