ALBAWABA - The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has managed to halt millions of Captagon pills making their way to Saudi Arabia in both the north and south of the country. Security forces added that they managed to stop 143 kgs of "Hashish" from entering, as reported by The National.
According to Jordanian authorities, security forces managed to confiscate a whopping 9.5 million Captagon pills which were hidden in a vehicle at Saudi Arabia's borders on Wednesday, Jun. 5, 2024.
Jordan slams drug smuggling operation going to Saudi Arabia
Jordan has been facing a long battle with drug smuggling incidents including the recent one coming from Syria which is an ongoing trade of forces with the government of Damascus.
According to The National, despite making their way to Saudi Arabia, Captagon pills have seen quite the rise in popularity among locals in Jordan and other countries in the Middle East. They produce a euphoric intensity in users allowing them to stay awake for prolonged periods of time.
The directorate added, "Investigations are continuing to reveal all of the circumstances and identify all the outside links."
The regional narcotics department handled the pills and "Hashish" smuggling attempt. By the time of writing this article, Jordan's government had not disclosed the number of drugs entering the Kingdom or how much of it went to Saudi Arabia.
