Iraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction of Captagon factory
Summary
Iraqi and Lebanese intelligence agencies worked together to dismantle a large Captagon drug factory in Lebanon. The factory was found in Yammoune village in the Bekaa Valley after Iraq shared information with Lebanon. This joint operation highlights growing regional efforts to tackle the illegal drug trade, particularly Captagon production.Key Facts
- Iraqi and Lebanese intelligence discovered and shut down a large drug factory in Lebanon.
- The factory was making Captagon, an addictive amphetamine.
- The operation took place in Yammoune village in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.
- Iraq shared information that helped Lebanon find the factory.
- Captagon is mainly produced in Syria, with some production in Lebanon.
- Arab states are working together more to fight the drug trade.
- Captagon has been a major revenue source for former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's associates.
- In February, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq discussed ways to combat the drug trade and agreed to improve information sharing.
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