The anti-narcotics branch in Deir ez-Zor arrested a suspect in a raid, working with city security and special task forces, according to Sabq. Thirty-seven kilograms of hashish was seized. Pharmaceutical drugs under medical control, plus weapons and ammunition, were also reported seized.
The suspect appears only as initials. He was referred to the competent judicial authorities. No verdict is reported.
Why it matters: This is a trafficking-scale seizure reported by a Saudi outlet. The justice system in Syria is in a transitional period.
Source: Sabq (Saudi outlet reporting on Syria), 2026-08-29 (translated from ar). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.