Syria’s Captagon narco‑state

Updated: 2026.03.30 1H ago 1 sources
War, institutional collapse and militia politics have turned Syrian territory into an organised production and export base for Captagon, with drug‑production embedded in armed units and state structures and consignments moving to European and regional ports. That makes narcotics not just a criminal problem but a source of state revenue, diplomatic leverage and regional insecurity. — If true, Syria’s role as a Captagon exporter reshapes European border security, regional diplomacy and strategies for stabilizing or isolating post‑conflict states.

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The Syrian super-drug coming for Britain
Tam Hussein 2026.03.30 100% relevant
Author’s reporting that Captagon is a major Syrian export, shipments are showing up in Rotterdam and Genoa, anti‑drug 'units' act like militias, and the Syrian president is courting London for investment.
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