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Syria Seizes Over Two Million Captagon Pills Bound for Jordan
Syrian authorities have stopped a major drug smuggling operation in the south of the country. The Interior Ministry confirmed the seizure of more than two million Captagon pills intended for Jordan.
In an official statement, the Interior Ministry said its anti narcotics unit carried out several coordinated operations. The raids targeted a criminal group involved in drug trafficking across the Jordan border.
Security forces arrested four suspects during the operation. Officers seized large quantities of illegal drugs before smugglers could move them out of Syria.
Authorities recovered about two point zero five million Captagon pills. They also seized six hundred and five small packets of hashish weighing about one hundred and fifty one kilograms.
The operation uncovered equipment used for drug smuggling. Officers seized helium gas cylinders, hot air balloons, plastic mortar shells, and a cannon used to launch drug filled projectiles. They also recovered a drone and communication devices.
The Interior Ministry said authorities confiscated all seized items. Officials transferred the suspects to the competent judicial authorities for legal action.
The anti narcotics department said it will continue operations against drug trafficking networks. Officials stressed their commitment to maintaining strong border security.
Drug smuggling from southern Syria into Jordan has remained a regional security concern for years. Captagon trafficking has drawn repeated warnings from neighboring countries, according to regional security reports.
