With recent developments on the Syrian front, questions arise about the fate of the drug empire in the country established by President Bashar Assad’s regime.

The drug financed the Syrian army and Hezbollah, while billions also flowed into the private coffers of the Assad family, Syrian army generals and Hezbollah officials. This industry financially sustained the regime as Syria’s economy collapsed during the civil war, with operations rivaling the scale of major drug cartels in Mexico and South America.

The man responsible for managing Captagon production in Syria was none other than Maher Assad, the former president’s brother. Until recently, Maher commanded the Syrian army’s Fourth Division, often referred to as the « Captagon Division. »

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