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Jordan Strikes Traffickers as Syria Faces Bombardment

12/25/2025

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The Jordanian Armed Forces launched strikes against drug and arms traffickers along the northern border with Syria, destroying traffickers' laboratories and factories.
Syrian state media reported intense bombardment in the Suwayda region, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Analysts say captagon production and smuggling generated significant revenue for the Assad regime during the civil war, despite Damascus denying involvement.
Jordan's military vowed to continue countering threats as needed.

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The Jordanian Armed Forces launched strikes against drug and arms traffickers along the northern border with Syria, destroying traffickers' laboratories and factories.
Syrian state media reported intense bombardment in the Suwayda region, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Analysts say captagon production and smuggling generated significant revenue for the Assad regime during the civil war, despite Damascus denying involvement.
Jordan's military vowed to continue countering threats as needed.