Anti-narcotics units in Syria’s Homs province intercepted a vehicle carrying roughly 11 million Captagon pills smuggled from Lebanese territory, the Syrian Interior Ministry announced Tuesday.
The shipment was seized in the southern rural area of Homs. Security forces confiscated both the drugs and the vehicle used in the operation. According to the ministry, an investigation has been launched to identify those involved and dismantle the criminal networks behind this smuggling attempt.
The Anti-Narcotics Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing traffickers and combating the spread of drugs, stressing that ongoing efforts aim to safeguard public safety and social stability.
The use of Captagon, a synthetic amphetamine, became widespread during the Syrian war and was reportedly used by Assad regime fighters to stay awake. In recent years, its production has evolved into a regional industry, with several international reports implicating networks linked to the former Syrian regime in this lucrative trade.
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