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Sanctions were imposed on people and companies linked to Bashar Al Assad, pictured, over suspected involvement in the drug trade. Sana / Reuters
Sanctions were imposed on people and companies linked to Bashar Al Assad, pictured, over suspected involvement in the drug trade. Sana / Reuters
US and UK impose sanctions on Assad relatives and associates over Captagon ties
Analysts say 'strongest measures' have been taken by Washington and London to combat Syria's role in drug trade