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LEBANON – In a significant crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, the Bekaa Intelligence Unit of the Lebanese security forces announced that they had successfully foiled a large-scale operation aimed at smuggling a massive shipment of captagon pills through unauthorized border crossings into Syria.
According to sources within the Lebanese authorities, the operation was launched following intelligence reports that indicated the presence of a suspicious shipment at a border crossing connecting Lebanon and Syria. A comprehensive investigation was subsequently initiated, which led to the identification of a suspect and the subsequent recovery of a substantial quantity of captagon pills.
The suspect, a Syrian national born in the year 2000, was apprehended by the security forces during the joint operation. He has since been arrested and handed over to the relevant judicial authorities for further questioning and processing. As investigations into the smuggling network continue, authorities are working to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the clandestine operation.
The recovered shipment, comprising approximately 1,172,000 captagon pills, bore labels indicating that the pills were manufactured in Germany. The seizure of this massive quantity of illicit pills marks a significant setback for organized crime groups responsible for smuggling captagon into the region.
In recent years, Lebanon has witnessed a surge in captagon smuggling, which is a highly addictive amphetamine-based substance linked to numerous cases of overdose and fatalities. As one of the key transit points for international trade and commerce, Lebanon’s porous borders and extensive coastline have provided a convenient conduit for organized crime groups seeking to transport large quantities of illicit substances into the region.
In a statement, the Bekaa Intelligence Unit highlighted the significance of this operation, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between various law enforcement agencies in combating the rising tide of illicit drug trafficking. The successful foiling of this operation underscores the determination of the Lebanese security forces to combat organized crime networks and protect its citizens from the harm caused by these substances.