{"id":121262,"date":"2025-01-21T19:07:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T19:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=121262"},"modified":"2025-01-21T19:07:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T19:07:34","slug":"syrian-authorities-seize-drug-warehouse-tied-to-maher-al-assad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/121262\/","title":{"rendered":"Syrian Authorities Seize Drug Warehouse Tied to Maher al-Assad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Kardo Roj<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, SYRIA (North Press) &#8211;<\/strong> The Syrian Interior Ministry announced Tuesday that it had uncovered a drug warehouse in Rural Damascus allegedly linked to Maher al-Assad, brother of former President Bashar al-Assad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The raid, which took place in the town of Al-Sabboura, west of Damascus, resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, including pills and other illicit substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discovery and Seizure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), anti-drug units conducted the operation based on intelligence about the facility\u2019s connection to Maher al-Assad, a figure accused of overseeing illicit operations during the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SANA released images showing the drugs concealed in various forms, including pills packed in large containers. The materials were reportedly hidden in a highly organized manner to avoid detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ministry&#8217;s Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Interior emphasized the significance of the operation, describing it as a &#8220;major breakthrough&#8221; in combating drug trafficking in Syria. &#8220;This warehouse was a key node in a network linked to individuals who exploited their former positions to facilitate illegal activities,&#8221; the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ministry also pledged to intensify efforts to dismantle remaining drug networks and hold perpetrators accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Legacy of Allegations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maher al-Assad, a controversial figure during his brother Bashar al-Assad\u2019s regime, has been long accused of involvement in corruption and criminal enterprises. While Syria\u2019s new administration has vowed to clamp down on remnants of the old regime&#8217;s illicit activities, this case marks one of the most high-profile actions since the regime&#8217;s fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local residents in Rural Damascus expressed relief at the raid, describing the prevalence of drug trafficking as a major concern in the area. A community leader, speaking anonymously, said, &#8220;This operation is a sign of hope that change is coming, and such practices will no longer be tolerated.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Continued Efforts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Syrian Interior Ministry reiterated its commitment to combating organized crime and ensuring security across the country. Authorities have called for regional and international cooperation to address the transnational nature of drug trafficking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, SYRIA (North Press) &#8211; The Syrian Interior Ministry announced Tuesday that it had uncovered a drug warehouse in Rural Damascus allegedly linked to Maher al-Assad, brother of former President Bashar al-Assad. 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