Syria Thwarts Major Captagon Shipment to Saudi Arabia

Syria Thwarts Major Captagon Shipment to Saudi Arabia

Feb 28 2026

Welat TV – Erbil

The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced that its Anti-Narcotics Directorate successfully intercepted a large shipment of illicit drugs intended for Saudi Arabia.

According to the ministry, the drugs were concealed inside shoes and horse saddles and were discovered during inspections of shipping and export companies. Authorities seized approximately 180,000 Captagon pills.

A suspect identified as M. J. was arrested, and the seized materials were confiscated. The detainee has been referred to the competent authorities to continue investigations.



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