Iraqi border guards inspect a balloon loaded with drugs discovered on the Anbar border. (Photo: Iraqi border protection forces) Narcotics Iraq Iraqi border forces in Anbar foiled a smuggling attempt using a helium balloon carrying 18kg of narcotics. The incident highlights evolving trafficking methods amid a severe addiction crisis straining Iraq's health and legal systems. Iraq Foils Balloon-Borne Drug Smuggling Attempt on Anbar Border
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Members of the Syrian General Security collects confiscated Captagon pills. (Photo: SANA) Narcotics Iraq Iraq, Syria Seize Over 1.3 Million Captagon Pills in Cross-Border Drug Bust
A person smoking methamphetamine. (Graphic: Designed by Kurdistan24) Narcotics Iraq Iraq Among Top Global Hotspots for Narcotic Proliferation, Says Human Rights Commission
The confiscated captagon pill, Daraa, Jun. 29, 2025. (Photo: AFP) Narcotics Syria Syrian Authorities Seize 1.7 Million Captagon Pills Prepared for Smuggling
Members of the security forces with Syria's new government inspect a warehouse that used to hide pills of Captagon, inside children's toys, hookahs, house doors and plastic insulation, during a raid in Latakia on Jan. 19, 2025. (Photo: AFP) Syria Syria says seized 3 mn captagon pills
Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab. (Graphic: Designed by Kurdistan24) Syria Syrian Interior Minister Declares All Captagon Production Facilities Dismantled
Kurdistan Region’s Health Minister Dr. Saman Barzinji in Erbil, May 29, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24) Kurdistan Kurdistan Health Minister Calls for Legal Amendments to Strengthen Anti-Narcotics Response
Kurdistan Region’s Minister of Education, Alan Hama Saeed in Erbil, May 29, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24) Kurdistan KRG Education Minister: School Curricula Include Awareness on Dangers of Narcotics
Musa Ahmed, President of the Barzani Charity Foundation in Erbil, May 29, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24) Kurdistan Barzani Charity Foundation Launches National Anti-Narcotics Initiative in Erbil
Kurdistan Region Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed in Erbil, May 29, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24) Kurdistan Kurdistan’s Interior Minister Warns of Alarming Rise in Narcotics Use, Vows Stricter Action
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Graphic: Designed by Kurdistan24) Kurdistan Kurdistan Launches National Anti-Narcotics Campaign Under PM Barzani’s Supervision
Syrian security personnel pictured with the seized Captagon pills during a recent anti-narcotics operation. (Photo: Syrian Media) Syria Millions of Captagon Pills Seized in Syria's Latest Drug Smuggling Crackdown
