Drug Smuggling

Jordan: Smugglers with large amounts of drugs killed at Syria border

Jordan, as both a destination and transit route for Syrian-made amphetamine drug Captagon, has toughened its rules of engagement with smugglers.

Jordanian military kills dozens of smugglers at border with Syria

The army said the traffickers were supported by an armed group, adding that a preliminary search was conducted in the area, and large quantities of narcotics were found.

Who is behind a series of massacres in Colombia?

The resurgence in violence has put a spotlight on the ruling Democratic Center Party, which opposes the peace deal with left-wing militants.

Border row between Morocco and Algeria simmers over drug trafficking

For years, the border separating Morocco and Algeria has remained shut over security issues. Despite the closure, the border is a site of drug smuggling.