Search for Assad’s Fugitive Brother Escalates After $5.6 Billion Captagon Drug Empire Uncovered
A month after Bashar Assad’s downfall, rebel forces continue to uncover hidden warehouses that once supported Syria's narcotics network. In an abandoned chip factory near Damascus, rebel forces discovered scattered captagon pills, packaging materials, and specialized equipment used for manufacturing the drug. Known as the “poor man’s cocaine,” captagon is a highly addictive amphetamine that generated billions for Assad’s regime.
Eliana Fleming
1/5/2025