On this troubling day of the discovery of Captagon pills in a building near the Mazzeh military airport in Damascus, the shadow of drug trafficking hangs over Syria. This new revelation confirms the deep links that exist between the regime of Bashar al-Assad and the production of this synthetic drug with a devastating effect.
At the heart of this sordid affair, a dark picture emerges where political interests are intertwined with the economic stakes of drug trafficking. The evidence accumulated over the years points to a certain complicity of the circles of the Syrian power in the proliferation of Captagon, nicknamed the “poor man’s cocaine”. These revelations, long decried by the regime in power, are now coming to light, undermining the formidable disinformation machine that has long tried to hide the truth.
The raids carried out on the storage centers and manufacturing plants of Captagon reveal the unsuspected scale of the problem. Military campuses, companies owned by regime insiders, and even facilities personally operated by members of the Assad family, nothing is left to chance. These discoveries cast doubt on the morality of those in power in Syria and raise fundamental questions about the legitimacy of their governance.
Faced with these damning revelations, Syria finds itself at a turning point. Abu Mohammed al-Joulani’s announcement to “purify” the country of Captagon resonates as a call for justice and morality. While the actions taken by the HTC group to crack down on trafficking and expose the regime’s links to drug production may seem encouraging, the path to real purification remains fraught with pitfalls.
In this delicate context, the quest for truth and transparency appears to be an absolute imperative for the Syrian people. The Captagon revelations underscore the need for honest and accountable governance, far removed from the turpitudes and compromises that have plagued the country for too long.
In short, the discovery of Captagon pills in a building near Damascus’ Mazzeh airport is much more than a simple drug case. It exposes the workings of a corrupt system and raises crucial challenges for Syria’s future. Now is the time to face the truth, take responsibility, and take concrete steps to make the promised purification a tangible reality, a guarantee of a healthier and more just future for all Syrians.