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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2025 · 26 MIN

Syria's illegal drug empire

from The Global Story · host BBC World Service

The deposed President Bashar al-Assad has been linked to the multi-billion dollar trade of a narcotic called Captagon. Syria's new rebel leaders have promised to stamp it out. So what will it take to end the country's association with the drug? Presenter Caitríona Perry speaks to the BBC's Emir Nader, who has been reporting on the drug trade in the Middle East.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Peter Goffin and Eleanor Sly Sound engineers: Mike Regaard and Jonny BakerAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: China Collins

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