Syria, Hezbollah opens a new drug factory in Deir Ezzor
The pro-Iran militiamen, after Jordan has increased controls, are looking to new "ready" and less risky markets such as Iraq.
Middle East, Saudi Arabia seizes a maxi load of Captagon
The value was 550 million and it had departed from Syria. Drug trafficking is increasingly widespread in the former ISIS for cash and internal use.
Terrorism, Syria has become a large Captagon factory
Former ISIS militiamen produce the amphetamine, the "fighter's drug", and sell it abroad via Jordan. In 2022, more than 17 million pills were seized.
Iraq, the Islamic State is now betting on drugs to finance itself
The pro-ISIS militiamen, following the growing difficulties in extorting the local population, ally with criminal groups to provide Fentanyl and Captagon and guarantee them protection.
Syria, new seizure of Captagon destined for Isis
The SDF arrest a trafficker with 18,000 pills for IS militiamen from Badia to Deir Ezzor. Covid-19 has increased its use among jihadists, even with deception.
Syria, a maxi-load of Captagon for Isis seized
Maghaweir Al-Thowra blocks 450 kilos of hashish and phenethylline, destined to the Islamic State in Badia al-Sham and Deir Ezzor. Daesh uses them to resist hunger and make it better in battle.
Syria, the SDF invade the Isis tent city in Baghouz and gain ground
Jazeera Storm also rejects a counterattack by the Islamic State, which caused the death of the Italian Lorenzo Orsetti. Drug use explodes among Daesh militiamen in Deir Ezzor.