Unveiling Syria's Captagon Empire: From Factories to Regime Funding
TL;DR
Captagon is an illegal amphetamine that has become a major source of revenue for the Assad regime in Syria. The drug is widely produced and trafficked in the region, contributing to the country's economic survival amidst international sanctions. The trade has significant geopolitical implications, affecting neighboring countries and complicating international relations.
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- British chemicals found in Assad’s drug factories that funded regime The Telegraph
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