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Syrian authorities seize 138 kg of hashish, 382,000 pills in Sweida

Syrian anti-narcotics police foiled an international drug smuggling attempt in Sweida, confiscating large quantities of hashish and pills.

Syrian authorities seize 138 kg of hashish, 382,000 pills in Sweida

Syrian authorities have disrupted a significant international drug smuggling effort in the province of Sweida, according to the Syrian Ministry of Interior’s Anti-Narcotics Department. On Saturday, the department confirmed the seizure of 138 kilograms of hashish and an astonishing 382,000 narcotic pills from criminal groups operating outside the law in the eastern countryside of Sweida.

The Anti-Narcotics Department has disclosed these details via their Telegram channel, emphasizing that they are continuing to investigate and pursue individuals involved in the smuggling attempt to ensure legal consequences follow.

This operation is part of a broader initiative to combat drug trafficking in Syria. The department has not yet revealed the identities of the suspects being hunted down following the recent seizure. In a related development, the Anti-Narcotics Branch in Deir Ezzor province reported the arrest of a drug dealer during a joint operation with the city’s security directorate and special forces.

The operation resulted in the apprehension of 37 kilograms of hashish, along with significant quantities of "H-Buzz" and other narcotic medications. Additionally, the authorities recovered various weapons and ammunition.

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