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Syria's New Authorities Burn One Million Captagon Pills in Kafr Sousa, Damascus, Amid $5.6 Billion Drug Trade Concerns
Dec 25, 2024, 12:48 PM
Syria's new authorities have announced the incineration of approximately one million Captagon pills, a drug that had previously flourished under the regime of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. The operation took place in Kafr Sousa, a district in Damascus, where the Captagon was stored. This drug has been a significant part of Syria's illicit drug trade, which was estimated to generate around $5.6 billion annually during Assad's rule. The new government faces challenges in dismantling the drug networks that have been deeply entrenched in the country. The recent actions have raised questions about the future of Captagon production and the ability of the new authorities to control the drug trade.
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