Efforts focused on Rural Damascus and Homs, near the Lebanese border, where numerous operational laboratories were uncovered.
Lawyer “A. Z.”, who requested anonymity, told Enab Baladi that lawyers are not permitted to attend interrogations conducted in security branches until detainees are transferred to court.
Local outlets, including Suweida 24 and Al-Rased, reported that Azzam’s health rapidly deteriorated as she struggled to access chemotherapy and essential medications
Syrian authorities have announced the arrest of Amer Jadie Al-Sheikh—described as the most dangerous drug trafficker in Syria and the wider region—in coordination with the Turkish government.
Dr. Jameel Al-Dabbal, head of Syria’s National Advisory Committee for Hematology and Oncology, voiced deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating condition of cancer patients
Syrian National Coalition Vice President Abdul Majeed Barakat expressed surprise on Saturday, September 21, that the United States did not include the Assad regime in its list of drug-producing countries
Before the war, infant mortality was expected to drop to 16 per 1,000 live births, but due to the war, the rate increased to 21.5 per 1,000 live births in 2019.
The head of Azaz’s security directorate informed Enab Baladi that the incident stemmed from an attempted breakout and unrest among inmates housed in the “drugs” wing.
The Minister expressed Syria’s hope for enhanced cooperation and coordination across all countries in the region, al-Thawra writes.
Sawt al-Asima says the military successfully thwarted the infiltration and smuggling attempt originating from Syrian territory.
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Africa Intelligence, a prominent intelligence platform, uncovered the visit of Maher al-Assad, brother of Bashar al-Assad, to Libya.
Egypt has officially joined the Joint Arab Liaison Cell, an alliance comprising Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, pro-government Athr Press reported
Large quantities of drugs were seized and subsequently handed over to the appropriate authorities, Athr Press reports.
The Jordanian army reported on Wednesday that a border guard was wounded and three smugglers were killed while intercepting an attempt to smuggle drugs from Syria.
The latest round of European sanctions has impacted Syrian companies and institutions linked to individuals closely associated with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife.
Several border guards sustained light to moderate injuries, while the armed groups were repelled back into Syria, according to al-Modon.
Jordan declared the successful prevention of a smuggling attempt involving 565,000 Captagon pills originating from Syria through the Naseeb border crossing, according to Nedaa Post.
While such operations are frequently reported in Jordan, this particular incident stands out due to the unique method employed, according to al-Souria Net.
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Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has previously underscored his country’s unwavering commitment to combat drug trafficking, according to al-Modon.
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In Syria, most medicines are in short supply or unavailable, according to Athr Press.
The UK stated that this action was taken on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, according to al-Souria Net.
Ghobash revealed to Athr Press that there are discussions with the Scientific Committee for Pharmaceutical Industries on pricing.
The UNHCR found that four out of five refugee families in Jordan rationed available food to avoid food insecurity, according to Shaam Network.
Pharmacists confirmed to Syria TV that there is an intense demand for the purchase of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Authorities in Syria are intensively pursuing their tasks to combat all forms of trafficking and drug smuggling of all kinds, SANA says.
Fighters belonging to ISIS continue to carry out attacks in Daraa, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The demand for addictive drugs and psychiatric drugs in Syria has increased significantly, according to Orient Net.
Supporters of the regime are frustrated by Damascus’ attempts to “criminalize” the survivors of the boat, according to Orient News.
One Jordanian soldier sustained injuries during the operation, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Men of Dignity movement also said it seized a drug manufacturing facility in the house of a military intelligence officer.
Brigadier General Joreige noted that Syria is an active member of all international offices and bodies specialized in combating drugs, according to al-Watan.
Undisciplined forces in the Syrian regime’s army and security services are supporting drug traffickers, Jordan said, according to Syria TV.
Raghed Haroun, former medical director of Ibn Sina Mental Hospital, said that levels of depression have greatly increased, according to al-Hal Net.
Jordan said it thwarted the trafficking of large amounts of narcotics coming from Syria, according to North Press.
In a radio message to his troops, the king of Jordan praised their fight against drug smuggling from Syria, according to the Shaam News Agency.
The lifting of subsidies and shortages have plunged regime-held Syria into a deeper crisis, according to SY24.
Paul McLoughlin writes that unrest in Suweida reflects deep-seated problems in the Syrian province, in an analysis to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Jordanian army said Thursday it had killed 27 drug smugglers in a clash as they tried to enter the kingdom from Syria, after Amman announced its intention to confront smugglers, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Smuggling and monopolies in the pharmaceutical market in Syria are leading to soaring prices and shortages, according to Etihad Media.
Authorities were able to foil the smuggling of around 800,000 captagon pills headed towards the Gulf from Syria through Jordan, according to Athr Press.
Jordan said it thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs and weapons into the country from Syria, killing one smuggler, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Locals in the town of Shahba prepare to confront the forces of the Assad regime after several people were killed, according to Baladi News.
Jordanian authorities stopped a second attempt to smuggle narcotics from Syria less than a week after the first one, according to Sowt al-Asima.
As the Syrian election comes to an end, some problems that had temporarily disappeared seem to have reemerged in areas held by the regime according to SY-24.
The Ministry of Health is working with the pharmaceutical sector to ensure that the price of medicines can be kept under control reports Etihad Press.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have arrested a man they say worked with the Islamic State and provided them with financial assistance reports Smart News
Students at Damascus University have been caught in possession with drugs and performing immoral acts in public places reports Al-Watan.
Schools in the suburbs of Damascus are being plagued by drugs, with Hezbollah being suspected as the main supplier of the narcotics reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Saad Zaqzaq, a commander in the National Defence militia has been accused of kidnapping, blackmail and looting the homes of residents reports Sowt al-Asma.
Major Hossam Azar from the anti-drug department, blamed the spread of drugs on terrorist groups, who use the profits to fund their activities writes Al-Watan.
The most common crime committed by minors is theft, but courts have also seen minors accused of terrorism offences reports Damas Post.
Years of conflict have left many Syrians mentally scarred and seeking psychiatric services to help them cope writes Al-Watan.
A report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said that a former commander from Harasta is now operating as a drug dealer writes Al-Hal.
There is a dangerous lack of medical services in Deir-ez-Zor and the few that do exist are operated by unqualified individuals writes Ain al-Medina
Syria’s rebel-held southern areas are facing a thriving drugs trade targeting youths, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Judicial sources point to likely suicide but say that foul play is a possibility, Al-Watan reports
Alsouria Net interviews journalists and activists on the activities and abuses of the powerful paramilitary group active in the coastal Lattakia region, which boasts close family ties to the Syrian president
Medical supplies are drying up in the city’s last rebel-controlled area which is facing a major shortage due to a government-imposed siege
News of the 25-year-old performer’s death in the Lebanese capital was met with an outpouring of sorrow on the social media site
“Sometimes I bring my medicine from Lebanon because the Syrian medicine is not effective according to my doctor, as the private medical factories put only small amounts of the effective component in drugs”
Pharmacist says chemists are exploiting the lack of medicine in the capital to raise prices, sometimes increasing costs by twice the actual price
Poverty rates and population density in some areas of the capital and its surroundings are basic factors behind spread of prostitution, says prosecutor
The work of charitable associations which targeted poverty and those in need prior to 2011 has expanded to include migrants and wounded and families of martyrs
Syria’s untrained pharmacy workers are benefiting from recent laws calling for a rise in the price of medication
Al-Souria investigates Hezbollah’s alleged drug trafficking ring in Damascus
Hospital operating at over its maximum capacity with some departments receiving 800-900 patients a day, according to administrators
Syrian PM looks to Havana to help rehabilitate country’s post-war medical and pharmaceutical sector
Arsal hospital worker opens home-based support center in effort to assist those with special needs and change the community’s attitudes towards those with disabilities
Shops that remain open during prayer time will be closed for up to five days
Drugs are sold in unmarked boxes
Zeitouneh described what she saw first hand, also recounting testimonies from paramedics and activists on the ground
Mala Gel’s mission is to provide social and economic services and to ensure the security of residents in the Kurdish areas where the central government’s presence on the ground receded and its institutions were weakened
Penalty is execution if a child is killed