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2 days ago
Although the regime of Bashar al-Assad, which oversaw drug production and smuggling, has fallen, remnants of his networks are still active and continue to pose a threat to Syria’s neighbors, especially Jordan.
4 months ago
The Syrian-Lebanese border, a hotspot for smuggling under Assad's regime, prompted the Syrian Border Security Administration to launch a campaign on February 6, 2025, to crack down on illicit trade.
5 months ago
New scandals about al-Assad continue to surface following the fall of his 24-year rule, portraying him not only as “bloodthirsty” but also as “stubborn” and a “blatant money collector,” exploiting Syrians with open and oppressive tactics.
Since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria’s new administration has concentrated its efforts on dismantling the country’s drug trade, a sector that fueled the economy of the former regime for years.
Jordan's FM Ayman Safadi visited Damascus, signaling support for Syria's reconstruction and security cooperation.