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📰 Syrian Customs Seize 200,000 Captagon Pills Smuggled from Lebanon

📅 October 18, 2025
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The pills had been concealed in what the statement described as a “sophisticated and tightly sealed manner. ” The operation is part of ongoing national efforts led by the customs authority in coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Department of the Interior ministry to combat smuggling and prevent the flow of illegal drugs into the country.

The directorate stated the seizure reflects a broader administration strategy to protect national security and shield citizens from the dangers of narcotics trafficking.