Syrian police seize narcotics in Deir ez-Zor
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday that its Anti-Narcotics Department in Deir ez-Zor had confiscated significant quantities of narcotic substances during raids on several houses in the city.
According to a statement published by the ministry, the operation resulted in the seizure of 18.5 kilograms of hashish, which had been concealed inside sealed food containers prepared in what the ministry described as a “professional manner.” The seized materials also included quantities of “H-Bos” and several types of narcotic pills, all reportedly intended for local distribution within Deir ez-Zor.
The announcement comes two days after the ministry revealed that it had foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of Captagon pills through the Nasib border crossing toward a neighboring country. The drugs had been hidden inside packets of powdered instant juice in an effort to evade inspection, the ministry said.
The Interior Ministry did not specify the number of individuals arrested in connection with the latest operation but confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify the network involved in manufacturing and trafficking the narcotics.
Drug trafficking has grown increasingly common in government-held areas of Syria, particularly in regions where border control and economic conditions have deteriorated. Security sources note that the cross-border movement of narcotics poses a continuing threat to stability in several provinces.
The ministry’s recent operations reflect what officials describe as an effort to “combat the spread of narcotic substances and pursue those responsible for their promotion and distribution.” The seized materials have been transferred to relevant authorities for examination and legal procedures.