Jordan and Syria carry out first anti-drug operation since Assad regime’s collapse
LONDON: The anti-narcotics authorities of Jordan and Syria have foiled several cross-border smuggling attempts and seized large quantities of drugs.
The countries announced in a joint statement on Sunday that their forces foiled seven smuggling attempts along the Jordan-Syria border and seized drugs intended for distribution across the Middle East.
It is the first major operation by the two countries’ authorities since the December 2024 collapse of the Assad regime, which has been accused of profiting from the production and trafficking of drugs, specifically captagon pills.
The authorities said the operation was the result of months of field coordination and intelligence sharing, which led to the dismantling of criminal networks that threatened the security of both countries.
