Syria's New Government Destroys 1 Million Captagon Pills in Drug Crackdown

Islamist-led authorities target drug trade infrastructure left by Assad regime, burning stockpiles to curb smuggling and protect society.

Syria's new Islamist-led government has destroyed one million Captagon pills, along with cannabis and tramadol, in a public display in Damascus.
Captagon, a banned amphetamine-like stimulant, was Syria's largest export under Bashar al-Assad, turning the country into a narco-state during the civil war.
Authorities have uncovered and dismantled multiple drug warehouses and manufacturing sites previously linked to Assad's regime, including facilities controlled by his brother Maher al-Assad.
The crackdown aims to disrupt smuggling routes and eliminate remnants of the Assad family's lucrative drug trade, which targeted markets like Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
Regional and international discussions, including a recent Saudi delegation's visit to Damascus, are addressing Syria's drug trade and its implications for neighboring countries.