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Suwayda Trafficking Networks Expand Under Israeli-Backed Militias
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime exposed large-scale Captagon production networks across Syria, but the southern province of…
Virginia Trial of ‘Assad’s Cousin’ Links Regime to Narco-Terrorism
A federal court case in the Eastern District of Virginia potentially establishes one of the clearest judicial links between figures tied to…
Higher Education Ministry, WHO Boost Health Cooperation
Syria’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan al-Halbi, met with a delegation from the World Health Organization…
Massive Drug Bust in Daraa Highlights Syria’s Ongoing Anti-Narcotics Push
Syrian authorities intercepted a large-scale narcotics smuggling operation in Daraa Governorate this week, seizing more than 800,000 pills…
Syrian Forces Clash with Smuggling Groups on Lebanese Border
The Syrian government has launched a sweeping security campaign along the country’s border with Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah-linked…
Jordan’s Fight Against Assad’s Narco-State
The Syrian regime's Captagon smuggling networks have become a top security concern in the region.
Captagon Trafficking and Europe’s Connection: The Assad Regime’s Shadow
In a recent report titled "Captagon Trafficking and the Role of Europe," the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction…
Security Turmoil in Daraa Reaches New Bounds
Incidents of theft, looting and armed robbery have risen significantly in the cities and towns of Daraa, coinciding with widespread poverty.
Activists Launch Campaign to Highlight Assad’s Global Drug Trade
Syrian activists have launched the hashtag “Assad Captagon” on social media to highlight the Assad regime's production and trade in…
SSG arrests and Extradites Drug Lord Bruno Carbone to Italy
Officials in the SSG's Ministry of Interior Affairs told L24 they extradited Bruno Carbone, an Italian national, to Italy through Turkey.
Turkey Seizes Large Shipment of Drugs coming from Syria
Turkish authorities seized a large shipment of drugs coming from Syria, reportedly intended to be smuggled outside the Turkish borders.
Jordanian Official Slams Assad’s Army of facilitating Drug Trade
Brigadier General Ahmed Khalifat accused Assad andIranian forces of facilitating drug smugglers across Jordan’s borders with Syria.