The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Deir Ezzor | member of security forces injured in clashes between drug dealer of National Defence

Deir Ezzor province: A member of the Internal Security Forces was injured in clashes that erupted between a patrol of the security forces on one hand and a drug dealer and promoter on the other hand, after they stormed his house in Al-Joura neighbourhood in Deir Ezzor city.

According to reliable SOHR sources, the dealer is the commander of a group of members of the National Defence, which belongs to the regime.

The militias take advantage of their influence in the region to commit unethical acts such as smuggling and drug dealing.