Syrian authorities have seized approximately 12 million Captagon stimulant pills in a major raid near Damascus, marking one of the largest drug busts since the new transitional government took power. Security forces arrested the leader of the smuggling network and plan to destroy the confiscated drugs. Officials say the operation demonstrates a strong commitment to combating drug trafficking and dismantling smuggling operations. Captagon production and smuggling surged during the country's civil war, and although the new government has reported several large seizures, cross-border trafficking remains a challenge for the region.