Ways of Smuggling Drugs from Syria to Jordan
The article discusses the escalation of drug smuggling operations from Syria to Jordan, where trafficking networks have significantly evolved after the fall of the Assad regime. They now rely on advanced techniques such as drones, GPS-guided balloons, and human carriers to navigate rugged terrains. During the first half of 2026, Jordanian border forces attempted to intercept 231 smuggling attempts, seizing over 11 million Captagon pills, 14 kilograms of other narcotics, and weapons. Cooperation between Jordan and Syria has also intensified to confront this phenomenon. Sources link the rise in smuggling activities to the resurgence of networks affiliated with the Hukmi group, which operates with the support of external and Israeli entities, amid deteriorating security conditions in southern Syria. Traditional methods like using vehicles are being phased out in favor of more covert techniques. The technological advancements and the need to bypass surveillance systems reflect a focus on border protection and combating cross-border drug trafficking, with smugglers continuing to depend on difficult terrains and secretive operations to ensure the passage of their shipments.
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