From India to Beirut: How Maher al-Assad’s Fourth Division Turned Syria into a Captagon Factory - The Syrian Observer

From India to Beirut: How Maher al-Assad’s Fourth Division Turned Syria into a Captagon Factory - The Syrian Observer

A new cross-border investigation has uncovered how Syria’s notorious Fourth Division, commanded by Maher al-Assad, built one of the world’s most lucrative drug empires by exploiting pharmaceutical supply chains and regional trade routes. The findings, drawn from official documents, exclusive testimonies, and on-the-ground reporting, reveal how tons of raw chemicals entered Syria under the guise of legitimate medical imports—only to be redirected…