As the Syrian government makes strides in dismantling the vast Assad-era production and trafficking networks, key challenges in disrupting the captagon trade remain.
Captagon production facilities and trafficking networks in areas of Syria not under the new administration’s control remain operational.
Amid rising sectarian conflict, there is a credible risk that opposition groups may turn to the captagon trade to finance their campaigns against the central government.
The exodus of many Assad-era actors active in the captagon trade to Lebanon, Russia, Iraq and various countries in West Africa may lead to further dispersion of captagon trading networks.
Where Does the Captagon Trade in Syria Stand After Assad? – The Soufan Center
