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Special How Jordan, Syria are closing in on multibillion-dollar Captagon network

How Jordan, Syria are closing in on multibillion-dollar Captagon network

  • Jordan struck drug sites on the Syria border five times since Bashar Assad’s toppling in late 2024, according to reports
  • Analysts say border enforcement alone cannot dismantle a trade that has already adapted to survive regime change
By ANAN TELLO ·
Saudi Arabia seizes millions of narcotic pills in 2025

Saudi Arabia seizes millions of narcotic pills in 2025

By SPA ·
Customs seize narcotics, smuggled goods, vehicles worth $4.9 million in southwest Pakistan

Customs seize narcotics, smuggled goods, vehicles worth $4.9 million in southwest Pakistan

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Saudi forces foil several drug smuggling attempts

Saudi forces foil several drug smuggling attempts

By Arab News ·
Everything I did was for my country, Duterte says via daughter video

Everything I did was for my country, Duterte says via daughter

By AFP ·
Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat

Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat

By Arab News ·
Pakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth $145 million in Arabian Sea operation

Pakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth $145 million in Arabian Sea operation

By Hasaan Ali Khan ·
Authorities bust drug smugglers across Saudi Arabia

Authorities bust drug smugglers across Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·
Pakistan rebuts Indian claim of seizing narcotics from boat with suspected Pakistani links

Pakistan rebuts Indian claim of seizing narcotics from boat with suspected Pakistani links

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Saudi authorities thwart drug smugglers

Saudi authorities thwart drug smugglers

By Arab News ·
Saudi authorities swoop to make arrests for drug-related offenses

Saudi authorities swoop to make arrests for drug-related offenses

By SPA ·
Saudi authorities bust multimillion dollar narcotics trafficking operation

Saudi authorities bust multimillion dollar narcotics trafficking operation

By Arab News ·
Malaysia grateful for Saudi help in major drug bust

Malaysia grateful for Saudi help in major drug bust

By Nor Arlene Tan ·

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