Syrian Authorities Seize Massive Captagon Haul, Dismantle Drug Network
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Syrian security forces have dismantled a drug network and seized over 160,000 Captagon pills in the Damascus countryside. Authorities arrested two suspects during the operation.
The Ministry of Interior stated that its Anti-Narcotics Department conducted the raid. Officers acted after a period of careful surveillance of the suspects.
The confiscated pills, a type of amphetamine, represent a significant seizure. Reports indicate that some of the drugs were hidden at the location.
The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in the region. Captagon is a stimulant frequently smuggled across the Middle East.